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LightelROCO:7717 -9.69%26 FCF Margin % is -5.42% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7717 with a GF Score™ of 26/100. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Lightel ranks better than 90.63% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Lightel's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-10.0 Mil. Lightel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$184.1 Mil. Therefore, Lightel's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lightel's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7717'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 13 Max: 20.28
Current: 16.48
During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lightel was 20.28%. The lowest was 1.47%. And the median was 13.00%.
ROCO:7717's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 90.63% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs ROCO:7717: 16.48
Lightel FCF Margin % Related Terms
Lightel FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lightel'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.
ROCO:7717 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lightel'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.
Lightel FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lightel's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lightel'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.
Lightel (ROCO:7717) has a FCF Margin % of -5.42% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lightel and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lightel's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 20.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightel ranks #232 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Lightel's FCF Margin % too high?
Lightel's current FCF Margin % is -5.42%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 20.28. Based on the distribution chart, Lightel ranks #232 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lightel has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightel's FCF Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lightel ranks #232 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Lightel in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Historically, Lightel's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 20.28 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,477 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 Lightel and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lightel's current FCF Margin % is -5.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightel stock overvalued right now?
Lightel (ROCO:7717) has a current FCF Margin % of -5.42%. The current FCF Margin % is -5.42%. Lightel's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. 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 Lightel (ROCO:7717), the current FCF Margin % is -5.42% 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.
Lightel Corp is a fiber optoelectronic technology company focused on the research, development, and delivery of fiber optic and optoelectronic products and solutions. The company develops fiber optic components, fiber end-face inspection instruments and fiber component manufacturing equipment, satellite laser communication passive components, fiber laser passive components, and smart lighting. Geographically, the company operates in The Americas, Asia, Europe, and other regions.
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