Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) FCF Margin %: -13.71% (As of Sep. 2025)


SAU:2001 Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
38 GF Score
Price ﷼8.87
GF Value ﷼15.14
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! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Methanol Chemicals Co FCF Margin %?

Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001 38 FCF Margin % is -13.71% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:2001 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks worse than 80.91% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Methanol Chemicals Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was ﷼-21.6 Mil. Methanol Chemicals Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was ﷼157.5 Mil. Therefore, Methanol Chemicals Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -13.71%.

As of today, Methanol Chemicals Co's current FCF Yield % is -11.64%.

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

SAU:2001' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.61   Med: 10.58   Max: 25.66
Current: -10.61


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Methanol Chemicals Co was 25.66%. The lowest was -10.61%. And the median was 10.58%.

SAU:2001's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
80.91% of 1582 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs SAU:2001: -10.61


Methanol Chemicals Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Methanol Chemicals Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methanol Chemicals Co'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.

Methanol Chemicals Co FCF Margin % Chart

Methanol Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.46 16.29 25.66 12.63 -10.38

Methanol Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 1.35 -31.08 -3.70 9.00 -13.71

SAU:2001 vs DOW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Methanol Chemicals Co'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.


Methanol Chemicals Co FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Methanol Chemicals Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


SAU:2001
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Methanol Chemicals Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Methanol Chemicals Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-73.761/710.521
=-10.38 %

Methanol Chemicals Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-21.604/157.526
=-13.71 %

* 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 -13.71% mean?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a FCF Margin % of -13.71% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #1280 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Methanol Chemicals Co's current FCF Margin % is -13.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #1280 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Methanol Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methanol Chemicals Co's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #1280 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Methanol Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. 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 1.78, based on 1,582 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 Methanol Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methanol Chemicals Co's current FCF Margin % is -13.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.14, compared to a current price of ﷼8.87 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -13.71%. Methanol Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001), the current FCF Margin % is -13.71% as of Sep. 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼8.87 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.14. GuruFocus considers Methanol Chemicals Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2001:

  • FCF Margin %: -13.71%
  • GF Value™: ﷼15.14 vs. price of ﷼8.87 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methanol Chemicals Co Business Description

Address Road 251, Crossing 198, P.O. Box 2101, Al Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, SAU, 31951
Methanol Chemicals Co is engaged in the production of Formaldehyde liquid and Urea Formaldehyde liquid or their mixture with different concentrations, Paraformaldehyde, liquid and powder Formaldehyde resins, Hexane Methylene Tetramine, Phenol Formaldehyde resins, concrete improvers, Methanol, Carbon monoxide, Di-methylamine, Monomethylamine, Tri-mon-methylamine, Di-methyl Formamide, Di-methyl carbon, Penta Aritheretol, Sodium Formate and Acetaldehyde.
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