Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) FCF Margin %: -14.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


LUX:SMSDI Samsung SDI Co Ltd LUX:SMSDI
58 GF Score
Price $95.00
GF Value $43.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Samsung SDI Co FCF Margin %?

Samsung SDI Co LUX:SMSDI 58 FCF Margin % is -14.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:SMSDI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks worse than 84.75% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Samsung SDI Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-346 Mil. Samsung SDI Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,399 Mil. Therefore, Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.40%.

As of today, Samsung SDI Co's current FCF Yield % is -4.91%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LUX:SMSDI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.36   Med: -13.66   Max: 1.91
Current: -15.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Samsung SDI Co was 1.91%. The lowest was -41.36%. And the median was -13.66%.

LUX:SMSDI's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
84.75% of 3036 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565 vs LUX:SMSDI: -15.63


Samsung SDI Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Samsung SDI Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.

Samsung SDI Co FCF Margin % Chart

Samsung SDI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.60 -0.86 -9.13 -39.15 -17.61

Samsung SDI Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.02 -14.87 -26.07 -8.74 -14.40

LUX:SMSDI vs VRT, BE: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI Co'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.


Samsung SDI Co FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Samsung SDI Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1594.643/9053.595
=-17.61 %

Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-345.593/2399.403
=-14.40 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -14.40% mean?
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a FCF Margin % of -14.40% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2573 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current FCF Margin % is -14.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2573 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's FCF Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #2573 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Samsung SDI Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current FCF Margin % is -14.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.61, compared to a current price of $95.00 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -14.40%. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current FCF Margin % is -14.40% 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $95.00 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.61. GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:

  • FCF Margin %: -14.40%
  • GF Value™: $43.61 vs. price of $95.00 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SMSDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Samsung SDI Co Business Description

Address 150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin, KOR
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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