HG Metal Manufacturing (SGX:BTG) FCF Margin %: -1.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SGX:BTG HG Metal Manufacturing Ltd SGX:BTG
44 GF Score
Price S$0.49
GF Value S$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HG Metal Manufacturing FCF Margin %?

HG Metal Manufacturing SGX:BTG 44 FCF Margin % is -1.47% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:BTG with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, HG Metal Manufacturing ranks worse than 58.5% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. HG Metal Manufacturing's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-1.2 Mil. HG Metal Manufacturing's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$81.0 Mil. Therefore, HG Metal Manufacturing's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.47%.

As of today, HG Metal Manufacturing's current FCF Yield % is -0.44%.

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

SGX:BTG' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.86   Med: -3.77   Max: 13.78
Current: -0.35


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of HG Metal Manufacturing was 13.78%. The lowest was -10.86%. And the median was -3.77%.

SGX:BTG's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
58.5% of 612 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs SGX:BTG: -0.35


HG Metal Manufacturing FCF Margin % Related Terms


HG Metal Manufacturing FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HG Metal Manufacturing'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.

HG Metal Manufacturing FCF Margin % Chart

HG Metal Manufacturing 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 3.87 3.61 -10.32 13.78 6.67

HG Metal Manufacturing Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -5.10 -1.76 13.94 0.69 -1.47

SGX:BTG vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, HG Metal Manufacturing'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.


HG Metal Manufacturing FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, HG Metal Manufacturing's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HG Metal Manufacturing's FCF Margin % falls into.


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HG Metal Manufacturing FCF Margin % Calculation

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

HG Metal Manufacturing'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 )
=10.531/157.867
=6.67 %

HG Metal Manufacturing'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 )
=-1.191/80.97
=-1.47 %

* 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 -1.47% mean?
HG Metal Manufacturing (SGX:BTG) has a FCF Margin % of -1.47% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on HG Metal Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HG Metal Manufacturing ranks #358 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is HG Metal Manufacturing's FCF Margin % too high?
HG Metal Manufacturing's current FCF Margin % is -1.47%. Based on the distribution chart, HG Metal Manufacturing ranks #358 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HG Metal Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HG Metal Manufacturing's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, HG Metal Manufacturing ranks #358 out of 612 companies for FCF Margin %. This places HG Metal Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.02. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 612 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 HG Metal Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HG Metal Manufacturing's current FCF Margin % is -1.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HG Metal Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HG Metal Manufacturing (SGX:BTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.17, compared to a current price of S$0.49 — trading 188.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.47%. HG Metal Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 HG Metal Manufacturing (SGX:BTG), the current FCF Margin % is -1.47% 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 HG Metal Manufacturing (SGX:BTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HG Metal Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.49 is trading 188.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.17. GuruFocus considers HG Metal Manufacturing to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BTG:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.47%
  • GF Value™: S$0.17 vs. price of S$0.49 (188.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

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


HG Metal Manufacturing Business Description

Address 28 Jalan Buroh, Singapore, SGP, 619484
HG Metal Manufacturing Ltd is involved in the steel business. The Company operates through business units including HG Distribution, HG Construction Steel, HG Coupler, and Thread. Its operating segments comprise the Trading segment, the Manufacturing segment, and Others. The Trading segment supplies steel products and includes investments in subsidiaries engaged in steel distribution and the provision of industrial steel services. The Manufacturing segment produces construction steel products and provides related engineering services. The Others segment includes activities that do not fall under the Trading or Manufacturing segments. The majority of the Company's revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, with the maximum of its revenue derived from Singapore.
44GF Score

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