Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) FCF Margin %: -1.61% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SGX:J2T Hock Lian Seng Holdings Ltd SGX:J2T
49 GF Score
Price S$0.29
GF Value S$0.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hock Lian Seng Holdings FCF Margin %?

Hock Lian Seng Holdings SGX:J2T 49 FCF Margin % is -1.61% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:J2T with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks worse than 97.63% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$-0.8 Mil. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$50.7 Mil. Therefore, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -1.61%.

As of today, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's current FCF Yield % is -74.46%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hock Lian Seng Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:J2T' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.39   Med: 0.33   Max: 34.96
Current: -82.39


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hock Lian Seng Holdings was 34.96%. The lowest was -82.39%. And the median was 0.33%.

SGX:J2T's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
97.63% of 1771 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.6 vs SGX:J2T: -82.39


Hock Lian Seng Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hock Lian Seng Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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.

Hock Lian Seng Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

Hock Lian Seng Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Hock Lian Seng Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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SGX:J2T vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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.


Hock Lian Seng Holdings FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hock Lian Seng Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hock Lian Seng Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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 )
=-106.995/186.259
=-57.44 %

Hock Lian Seng Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-0.815/50.697
=-1.61 %

* 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 -1.61% mean?
Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) has a FCF Margin % of -1.61% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hock Lian Seng Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #1729 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Hock Lian Seng Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Hock Lian Seng Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -1.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #1729 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hock Lian Seng Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hock Lian Seng Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #1729 out of 1771 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hock Lian Seng Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.60. 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.60, based on 1,771 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -1.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hock Lian Seng Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.29 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.61%. Hock Lian Seng Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T), the current FCF Margin % is -1.61% as of Jun. 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hock Lian Seng Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.29 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24. GuruFocus considers Hock Lian Seng Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:J2T:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.61%
  • GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.29 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:J2T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hock Lian Seng Holdings Business Description

Address 80 Marine Parade Road, No. 16-08, Parkway Parade, Singapore, SGP, 449269
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Ltd is a civil engineering group undertaking projects for both the public and private sectors in Singapore. The Group carries out civil engineering works for bridges, expressways, tunnels, Mass Rapid Transit, port facilities, water and sewage facilities, and other infrastructure works. Its key customers include government and government-related bodies of Singapore, such as the Land Transport Authority, Housing Development Board, Port of Singapore Authority, etc. Additionally, the Group is involved in property development and property investment businesses with various industrial and residential projects in its portfolio. Its reportable operating segments are: Civil engineering, which generates the maximum revenue, Properties development, and Properties investment.
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