Ways Technical (ROCO:3508) FCF Margin %: -7.29% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3508 Ways Technical Corp ROCO:3508
42 GF Score
Price NT$16.15
GF Value NT$23.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ways Technical FCF Margin %?

Ways Technical ROCO:3508 +0.94% 42 FCF Margin % is -7.29% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3508 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Ways Technical ranks worse than 83.06% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ways Technical's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-13.5 Mil. Ways Technical's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$184.8 Mil. Therefore, Ways Technical's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.29%.

As of today, Ways Technical's current FCF Yield % is -6.04%.

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

ROCO:3508' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.66   Med: -13.08   Max: 24.18
Current: -12.19


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ways Technical was 24.18%. The lowest was -83.66%. And the median was -13.08%.

ROCO:3508's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
83.06% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs ROCO:3508: -12.19


Ways Technical FCF Margin % Related Terms


Ways Technical FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ways Technical'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.

Ways Technical FCF Margin % Chart

Ways Technical 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 -12.75 11.51 -13.41 -15.02 -12.19

Ways Technical Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -16.20 -14.85 -16.84 -7.68 -7.29

ROCO:3508 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ways Technical'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.


Ways Technical FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ways Technical's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ways Technical's FCF Margin % falls into.


ROCO:3508
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Ways Technical FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ways Technical'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 )
=-100.916/827.922
=-12.19 %

Ways Technical's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-13.484/184.84
=-7.29 %

* 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 -7.29% mean?
Ways Technical (ROCO:3508) has a FCF Margin % of -7.29% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ways Technical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ways Technical ranks #1309 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Ways Technical's FCF Margin % too high?
Ways Technical's current FCF Margin % is -7.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Ways Technical ranks #1309 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ways Technical has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ways Technical's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ways Technical ranks #1309 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ways Technical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.93. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.93, based on 1,576 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 Ways Technical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ways Technical's current FCF Margin % is -7.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ways Technical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Technical (ROCO:3508) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.96, compared to a current price of NT$16.15 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.29%. Ways Technical's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Ways Technical (ROCO:3508), the current FCF Margin % is -7.29% 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 Ways Technical (ROCO:3508) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Technical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.15 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.96. GuruFocus considers Ways Technical to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3508:

  • FCF Margin %: -7.29%
  • GF Value™: NT$23.96 vs. price of NT$16.15 (32.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3508 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ways Technical Business Description

Address No. 26, Gaoqing Road, Yangmei District, Taoyuan, TWN
Ways Technical Corp main businesses is manufacture of plastic daily necessities, surface treatment, and manufacturing and processing of electronic parts and components. The company's services are Tooling Center, Plastic Center / Metal Center, Surface Treatment Center, Assembly Center, Organic Photovoltaics, Energy Storage Solutions, and Miniature Super-Capacitor(MSC). The Group has two reportable departments: the Taiwan Business Group and the China Business Group, engaging in related businesses. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan Business Group.
42GF Score

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