Hla Group (SHSE:600398) FCF Margin %: 22.33% (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Above Median

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SHSE:600398 Hla Group Corp Ltd SHSE:600398
87 GF Score
Price ¥5.98
GF Value ¥7.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hla Group FCF Margin %?

Hla Group SHSE:600398 -0.17% 87 FCF Margin % is 22.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600398 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hla Group ranks better than 92.12% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hla Group's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,487 Mil. Hla Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6,661 Mil. Therefore, Hla Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.33%.

As of today, Hla Group's current FCF Yield % is 14.00%.

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

SHSE:600398' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.99   Med: 13.84   Max: 21.37
Current: 18.19


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hla Group was 21.37%. The lowest was 7.99%. And the median was 13.84%.

SHSE:600398's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
92.12% of 1040 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.275 vs SHSE:600398: 18.19


Hla Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hla Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hla Group'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.

Hla Group FCF Margin % Chart

Hla Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Hla Group 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 24.56 18.84 -19.82 38.48 22.33

SHSE:600398 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hla Group'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.


Hla Group FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hla Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hla Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hla Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hla Group'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 )
=4052.553/21625.651
=18.74 %

Hla Group'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 )
=1487.264/6661.141
=22.33 %

* 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 22.33% mean?
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) has a FCF Margin % of 22.33% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hla Group and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 13.84. Over the past decade, Hla Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.99 to 21.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #82 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Hla Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Hla Group's current FCF Margin % of 22.33% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 13.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.99 to a high of 21.37. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Margin % is 2.28. Hla Group's value of 22.33% is 881.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #82 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hla Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hla Group's FCF Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #82 out of 1040 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hla Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.28. Hla Group's value of 22.33% is 881.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hla Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.99 to 21.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Hla Group has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.28, based on 1,040 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. Hla Group's current FCF Margin % of 22.33% is 881.5% above the industry median. 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 Hla Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hla Group's current FCF Margin % is 22.33%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group (SHSE:600398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.75, compared to a current price of ¥5.98 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 22.33%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 881.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.28. Hla Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398), the current FCF Margin % is 22.33% 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.98 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.75. GuruFocus considers Hla Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600398:

  • FCF Margin %: 22.33% (61% above median its 10-year median of 13.84)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.75 vs. price of ¥5.98 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 881.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#82 of 1040)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hla Group Business Description

Address Xinqiao Town, Jiangsu Province, Jiangyin, CHN, 214421
Hla Group Corp Ltd is a Chinese clothing company. Its businesses include the operation of brand clothes, the production, and sales of upscale suits and professional clothing. Its brand clothing management includes brand management, supply chain management, and marketing network management. The company operates product brands including HLA, HLA Group Buying, OVV, Yingshi YeeHoO, and HLA Optimal Selection. The company offers men's clothing, women's clothing, and accessories.
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