Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) FCF Margin %: -33.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Patil Automation FCF Margin %?

Patil Automation NSE:PATILAUTOM -1.53% 18 FCF Margin % is -33.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATILAUTOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,034 Industrial Products companies, Patil Automation ranks worse than 91% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Patil Automation's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-316 Mil. Patil Automation's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹953 Mil. Therefore, Patil Automation's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.13%.

As of today, Patil Automation's current FCF Yield % is -12.98%.

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

NSE:PATILAUTOM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.8   Med: -2.4   Max: 1.84
Current: -31.8


During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Patil Automation was 1.84%. The lowest was -31.80%. And the median was -2.40%.

NSE:PATILAUTOM's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
91% of 3034 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs NSE:PATILAUTOM: -31.80


Patil Automation FCF Margin % Related Terms


Patil Automation FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Patil Automation'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.

Patil Automation FCF Margin % Chart

Patil Automation Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
-2.48 -2.40 1.84 0.22 -31.80

Patil Automation Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -11.09 11.30 -30.02 -33.13

NSE:PATILAUTOM vs GEV, ETN, PH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Patil Automation'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.


Patil Automation FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Patil Automation's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Patil Automation FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Patil Automation's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-529.657/1665.669
=-31.80 %

Patil Automation'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 )
=-315.751/953.086
=-33.13 %

* 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 -33.13% mean?
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a FCF Margin % of -33.13% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Patil Automation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #2761 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Patil Automation's FCF Margin % too high?
Patil Automation's current FCF Margin % is -33.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #2761 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Patil Automation has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patil Automation's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #2761 out of 3034 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Patil Automation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.59. 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 1.59, based on 3,034 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 Patil Automation and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patil Automation's current FCF Margin % is -33.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patil Automation stock overvalued right now?
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a current FCF Margin % of -33.13%. The current FCF Margin % is -33.13%. Patil Automation's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM), the current FCF Margin % is -33.13% 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.

Patil Automation Business Description

Address Phase-II, MIDC Chakan, Gat No. 154, Behind GE company, Sadumbre, Taluka Maval, Pune, MH, IND, 412109
Patil Automation Ltd is an automation solutions provider serving industrial clients in the automotive sector. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying Welding fixtures, Inspection Jigs & Gauges, Conveyor, and Assembly Line. The group provides services of Line Automation, Robotic Welding & Handling, Special Purpose Machines, and Jigs & Fixtures.
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