Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) FCF Margin %: -18.26% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ROCO:6279 Hu Lane Associate Inc ROCO:6279
92 GF Score
Price NT$127.50
GF Value NT$183.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Hu Lane Associate FCF Margin %?

Hu Lane Associate ROCO:6279 -1.54% 92 FCF Margin % is -18.26% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6279 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$183.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hu Lane Associate ranks worse than 77.06% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hu Lane Associate's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-388 Mil. Hu Lane Associate's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,123 Mil. Therefore, Hu Lane Associate's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.26%.

As of today, Hu Lane Associate's current FCF Yield % is -2.79%.

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

ROCO:6279' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.78   Med: 0.93   Max: 20.99
Current: -4.42


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hu Lane Associate was 20.99%. The lowest was -4.78%. And the median was 0.93%.

ROCO:6279's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
77.06% of 1321 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs ROCO:6279: -4.42


Hu Lane Associate FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hu Lane Associate FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hu Lane Associate'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.

Hu Lane Associate FCF Margin % Chart

Hu Lane Associate 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 -0.10 -4.59 -1.60 -4.78 -2.97

Hu Lane Associate 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 -10.95 16.83 -7.55 -7.54 -18.26

ROCO:6279 vs ORLY, AZO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hu Lane Associate'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.


Hu Lane Associate FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hu Lane Associate's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hu Lane Associate's FCF Margin % falls into.


ROCO:6279
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Hu Lane Associate FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hu Lane Associate'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 )
=-291.858/9823.3
=-2.97 %

Hu Lane Associate'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 )
=-387.744/2123.415
=-18.26 %

* 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 -18.26% mean?
Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) has a FCF Margin % of -18.26% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #1018 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Hu Lane Associate's FCF Margin % too high?
Hu Lane Associate's current FCF Margin % is -18.26%. Based on the distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #1018 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hu Lane Associate has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hu Lane Associate's FCF Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #1018 out of 1321 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hu Lane Associate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.25, based on 1,321 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 Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hu Lane Associate's current FCF Margin % is -18.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hu Lane Associate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$183.56, compared to a current price of NT$127.50 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -18.26%. Hu Lane Associate's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279), the current FCF Margin % is -18.26% 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$127.50 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$183.56. GuruFocus considers Hu Lane Associate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6279:

  • FCF Margin %: -18.26%
  • GF Value™: NT$183.56 vs. price of NT$127.50 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hu Lane Associate Business Description

Address No. 1, Lane. 342, Fude 1st Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221
Hu Lane Associate Inc is a Taiwan based company principally engaged in the production and sales of terminal products of cars and motorcycles. The company offers connectors for automobiles, motorbikes, electric vehicles, extended fields, specific application purposes, rubber seals, fasten accessories, and other connectors. Some of the connectors produced are an automotive connector, manufactured housing, terminal connectors, and wiring harness connectors. The group also sells mold applicator parts and plastic accessory products. The operations of the company are carried out in China which is also its key revenue generating market, rest of Asia and other regions.
92GF Score

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NT$183.56
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