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The historical rank and industry rank for Recon Technology's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RCON'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.05 Med: -37.54 Max: -1.09
Current: -48.74
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Recon Technology was -1.09%. The lowest was -86.05%. And the median was -37.54%.
RCON's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 87.69% of 910
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.445
vs RCON: -48.74
Recon Technology FCF Margin % Related Terms
Recon Technology FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recon 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Recon 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.
Recon Technology FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Recon Technology's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recon 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.
Recon Technology (RCON) has a FCF Margin % of -33.24% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Recon Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #798 out of 910 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Recon Technology's FCF Margin % too high?
Recon Technology's current FCF Margin % is -33.24%. Based on the distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #798 out of 910 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's FCF Margin % compare to KLNG and KLXE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #798 out of 910 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Recon Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.45. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.45, based on 910 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 Recon Technology and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recon Technology's current FCF Margin % is -33.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology (RCON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -33.24%. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Recon Technology (RCON), the current FCF Margin % is -33.24% as of Dec. 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.
Is Recon Technology (RCON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers Recon Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RCON:
FCF Margin %: -33.24%
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $0.47 (81.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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