COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) FCF Margin %: 15.99% (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Above Median

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SHSE:600428 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Ltd SHSE:600428
82 GF Score
Price ¥10.57
GF Value ¥8.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin %?

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co SHSE:600428 -0.09% 82 FCF Margin % is 15.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600428 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co ranks better than 85.04% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,047 Mil. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6,547 Mil. Therefore, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.99%.

As of today, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's current FCF Yield % is 16.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600428' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.14   Med: 8.54   Max: 20.15
Current: 19.64


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co was 20.15%. The lowest was -39.14%. And the median was 8.54%.

SHSE:600428's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
85.04% of 1003 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs SHSE:600428: 19.64


COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers 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.

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin % Chart

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Quarterly Data
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COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers 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.


COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


SHSE:600428
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COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers 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 )
=4677.685/23210.558
=20.15 %

COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers 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 )
=1047.001/6547.047
=15.99 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of 15.99% mean?
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) has a FCF Margin % of 15.99% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 8.54. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co ranks #150 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's FCF Margin % too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's current FCF Margin % of 15.99% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's value of 15.99% is 265.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co ranks #150 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co ranks #150 out of 1003 companies for FCF Margin %. This places COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's value of 15.99% is 265.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 4.38, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,003 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. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's current FCF Margin % of 15.99% is 265.1% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's current FCF Margin % is 15.99%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.54, compared to a current price of ¥10.57 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.99%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 265.1% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428), the current FCF Margin % is 15.99% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.57 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.54. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600428:

  • FCF Margin %: 15.99% (87% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.54 vs. price of ¥10.57 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 265.1% above the Transportation median (#150 of 1003)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600428 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Business Description

Address No. 282 Dongjiang Avenue, Free Trade Zone, Kangsheng Building, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510623
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the multipurpose shipping business. It also offers specialized shipping services. The company's specialized shipping unit owns semisubmersible ships, heavy-lift ships, roll-on/roll-off vessels, and vehicle carriers. Parent company COSCO owns a 50.13% stake in COSCO Shipping. At the end of December 2010, COSCO Shipping owned 77 ships with a total shipping capacity of 1.3173 million deadweight tons.
82GF Score

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