Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) FCF Margin %: -28.71% (As of Mar. 2026)


SHSE:601168 Western Mining Co Ltd SHSE:601168
81 GF Score
Price ¥28.68
GF Value ¥23.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Mining Co FCF Margin %?

Western Mining Co SHSE:601168 +0.10% 81 FCF Margin % is -28.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601168 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Metals & Mining companies, Western Mining Co ranks better than 55.09% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Western Mining Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-5,376 Mil. Western Mining Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥18,724 Mil. Therefore, Western Mining Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28.71%.

As of today, Western Mining Co's current FCF Yield % is 0.09%.

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

SHSE:601168' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.3   Med: 6.12   Max: 20.88
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Western Mining Co was 20.88%. The lowest was -11.30%. And the median was 6.12%.

SHSE:601168's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
55.09% of 844 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.19 vs SHSE:601168: 0.09

Western Mining Co FCF Margin % Related Terms

Western Mining Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Mining 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.

Western Mining Co FCF Margin % Chart

Western Mining 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 12.68 20.88 7.84 9.91 11.62

Western Mining Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Western Mining Co FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Mining 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.

Western Mining Co FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Western Mining Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Western Mining Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Western Mining 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 )
=7167.555/61686.77
=11.62 %

Western Mining 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 )
=-5375.662/18723.664
=-28.71 %

* 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 -28.71% mean?
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) has a FCF Margin % of -28.71% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Mining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #379 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Western Mining Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Western Mining Co's current FCF Margin % is -28.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #379 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mining Co's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #379 out of 844 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Western Mining 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. Western Mining Co's current FCF Margin % is -28.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.01, compared to a current price of ¥28.68 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -28.71%. Western Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168), the current FCF Margin % is -28.71% 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥28.68 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.01. GuruFocus considers Western Mining Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601168:

  • FCF Margin %: -28.71%
  • GF Value™: ¥23.01 vs. price of ¥28.68 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Mining Co Business Description

Address No. 4, Wenyi Road, Building 1, Xikuang Haihu Business Center, Haihu New District, Qinghai Province, Xining, CHN, 810001
Western Mining Co Ltd is a mining company mainly engaged in the comprehensive development of mineral resources in the western region of China. The company's business operations include mining, smelting, and trading of basic non-ferrous metals and ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. It is divided into four trading sectors: mining, smelting, trade, and finance.
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