China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) FCF Margin %: -29.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:600259 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co Ltd SHSE:600259
46 GF Score
Price ¥74.05
GF Value ¥15.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin %?

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co SHSE:600259 -6.27% 46 FCF Margin % is -29.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600259 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks better than 70.01% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-447 Mil. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,535 Mil. Therefore, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -29.15%.

As of today, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's current FCF Yield % is 1.59%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600259' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.31   Med: -0.92   Max: 13.38
Current: 6.76


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co was 13.38%. The lowest was -11.31%. And the median was -0.92%.

SHSE:600259's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
70.01% of 847 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.42 vs SHSE:600259: 6.76


China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals 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.

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin % Chart

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co 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 2.02 -5.32 -3.56 -1.56 13.38

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co 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 -4.27 -8.94 15.41 54.46 -29.15

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals 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.


China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co'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 )
=778.484/5820.017
=13.38 %

China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co'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 )
=-447.499/1534.933
=-29.15 %

* 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 -29.15% mean?
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) has a FCF Margin % of -29.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks #254 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's FCF Margin % too high?
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's current FCF Margin % is -29.15%. Based on the distribution chart, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks #254 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co ranks #254 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co and its competitors. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's current FCF Margin % is -29.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.55, compared to a current price of ¥74.05 — trading 376.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -29.15%. China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259), the current FCF Margin % is -29.15% 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 China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co (SHSE:600259) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥74.05 is trading 376.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.55. GuruFocus considers China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600259:

  • FCF Margin %: -29.15%
  • GF Value™: ¥15.55 vs. price of ¥74.05 (376.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600259 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co Business Description

Address No. 157 Linhe West Road, 31-32nd Floor, Building A, Poly Zhonghui Plaza, Tianhe District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510610
China Rare Earth Nonferrous Metals Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of non-ferrous metals. Its operations include investment and management of mining projects for non-ferrous and precious metals, including rare earth elements, as well as smelting of these metals. The company also focuses on the manufacturing of non-ferrous metal alloys, processing of metals through calendering, and the acquisition, processing, and sale of non-ferrous metal products.
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