Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) FCF Margin %: 2.72% (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Refractory Shapes FCF Margin %?

Refractory Shapes NSE:REFRACTORY -4.38% 17 FCF Margin % is 2.72% as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:REFRACTORY with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Refractory Shapes ranks worse than 87.34% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Refractory Shapes's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹9.6 Mil. Refractory Shapes's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹352.4 Mil. Therefore, Refractory Shapes's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 2.72%.

As of today, Refractory Shapes's current FCF Yield % is -13.67%.

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

NSE:REFRACTORY' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.48   Med: -7.74   Max: 23.98
Current: -15.48

During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Refractory Shapes was 23.98%. The lowest was -15.48%. And the median was -7.74%.

NSE:REFRACTORY's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
87.34% of 403 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.83 vs NSE:REFRACTORY: -15.48

Refractory Shapes FCF Margin % Related Terms

Refractory Shapes FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Refractory Shapes'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.

Refractory Shapes FCF Margin % Chart

Refractory Shapes Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
FCF Margin %
23.98 4.91 -7.74 -12.08 -15.48

Refractory Shapes Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 4.00 -26.51 -42.74 2.72

NSE:REFRACTORY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Refractory Shapes'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.

Refractory Shapes FCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Refractory Shapes's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Refractory Shapes's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Refractory Shapes FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Refractory Shapes's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-91.003/587.713
=-15.48 %

Refractory Shapes's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=9.588/352.361
=2.72 %

* 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 2.72% mean?
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a FCF Margin % of 2.72% as of Mar. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Refractory Shapes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Refractory Shapes ranks #352 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Refractory Shapes' FCF Margin % too high?
Refractory Shapes' current FCF Margin % is 2.72%. The Building Materials industry median FCF Margin % is 3.83. Refractory Shapes' value of 2.72% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Refractory Shapes ranks #352 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Refractory Shapes has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Refractory Shapes' FCF Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Refractory Shapes ranks #352 out of 403 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Refractory Shapes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.83. Refractory Shapes' value of 2.72% is 29% below this benchmark. 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 Building Materials company?
The median FCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 3.83, based on 403 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. Refractory Shapes's current FCF Margin % of 2.72% is 29% below the industry median. 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 Refractory Shapes and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Refractory Shapes's current FCF Margin % is 2.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Refractory Shapes stock overvalued right now?
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a current FCF Margin % of 2.72%. The current FCF Margin % is 2.72% and 29% below the Building Materials industry median of 3.83. Refractory Shapes' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY), the current FCF Margin % is 2.72% as of Mar. 2025. 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.

Refractory Shapes Business Description

Address Andheri-Kurla Road, B 201, Rustomjee Central Park Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400069
Refractory Shapes Ltd is engaged in the production of special shapes, custom-made refractory shapes, and ceramic balls of low and medium purity with top quality and superior performance. The company manufactures bricks, castables, coating materials, high purity alumina catalyst bed supports, and ceramic balls. It serves industries including steel, refineries, fertilizers, petrochemicals, glass, and cement. The company has an international presence across multiple countries and is known for its quality, skilled workforce, and quality assurance.
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