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SHSE:601003 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Liuzhou Iron & Steel 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.
Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:601003) has a FCF Margin % of -1.97% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks #167 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's current FCF Margin % is -1.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks #167 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks #167 out of 611 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.14. 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 1.14, based on 611 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 Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's current FCF Margin % is -1.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:601003) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.14, compared to a current price of ¥3.52 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.97%. Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:601003), the current FCF Margin % is -1.97% 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 Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:601003) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.52 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.14.
GuruFocus considers Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601003:
FCF Margin %: -1.97%
GF Value™: ¥3.14 vs. price of ¥3.52 (12.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601003 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liuzhou Iron & Steel Co Ltd is a China-based steel company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of iron and steel. The company specializes in producing value-added plate, rebar, wire, channel steel, round steel, angle steel, ship plate, boilerplate and die steel. The company also exports its products to Asia, Japan, South Korea and Europe.
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