The historical rank and industry rank for Detection Technology's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0CXE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23 Med: 6.11 Max: 18.87
Current: -3.23
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Detection Technology was 18.87%. The lowest was -3.23%. And the median was 6.11%.
LTS:0CXE's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 63.54% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs LTS:0CXE: -3.23
Detection Technology FCF Margin % Related Terms
Detection Technology FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0CXE vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Detection Technology FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a FCF Margin % of -15.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #1574 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Detection Technology's FCF Margin % too high?
Detection Technology's current FCF Margin % is -15.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #1574 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's FCF Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #1574 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Detection Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current FCF Margin % is -15.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a current FCF Margin % of -15.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.25, compared to a current price of €11.55 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -15.15%. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE), the current FCF Margin % is -15.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.55 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.25.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0CXE:
FCF Margin %: -15.15%
GF Value™: €20.25 vs. price of €11.55 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0CXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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