Ningbo Construction Co (SHSE:601789) FCF Margin %: -32.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601789 Ningbo Construction Co Ltd SHSE:601789
57 GF Score
Price ¥4.01
GF Value ¥4.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ningbo Construction Co FCF Margin %?

Ningbo Construction Co SHSE:601789 -4.30% 57 FCF Margin % is -32.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601789 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Ningbo Construction Co ranks worse than 52.91% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ningbo Construction Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1,630 Mil. Ningbo Construction Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5,008 Mil. Therefore, Ningbo Construction Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -32.55%.

As of today, Ningbo Construction Co's current FCF Yield % is 6.71%.

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

SHSE:601789' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.03   Med: 3.18   Max: 5.4
Current: 2.02


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ningbo Construction Co was 5.40%. The lowest was -5.03%. And the median was 3.18%.

SHSE:601789's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
52.91% of 1767 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.6 vs SHSE:601789: 2.02


Ningbo Construction Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Ningbo Construction Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ningbo Construction 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.

Ningbo Construction Co FCF Margin % Chart

Ningbo Construction 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 -5.03 3.90 4.56 -0.38 -1.25

Ningbo Construction 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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SHSE:601789 vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ningbo Construction 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.


Ningbo Construction Co FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ningbo Construction Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ningbo Construction Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ningbo Construction 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 )
=-267.99/21467.076
=-1.25 %

Ningbo Construction 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 )
=-1629.878/5007.711
=-32.55 %

* 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 -32.55% mean?
Ningbo Construction Co (SHSE:601789) has a FCF Margin % of -32.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ningbo Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo Construction Co ranks #935 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Ningbo Construction Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Ningbo Construction Co's current FCF Margin % is -32.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo Construction Co ranks #935 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ningbo Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo Construction Co's FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ningbo Construction Co ranks #935 out of 1767 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ningbo Construction Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.60. 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.60, based on 1,767 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 Ningbo Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ningbo Construction Co's current FCF Margin % is -32.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Construction Co (SHSE:601789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.50, compared to a current price of ¥4.01 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -32.55%. Ningbo Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Ningbo Construction Co (SHSE:601789), the current FCF Margin % is -32.55% 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 Ningbo Construction Co (SHSE:601789) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.01 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.50. GuruFocus considers Ningbo Construction Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601789:

  • FCF Margin %: -32.55%
  • GF Value™: ¥4.50 vs. price of ¥4.01 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ningbo Construction Co Business Description

Address No.538, Ningtong Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, CHN, 315040
Ningbo Construction Co Ltd is a China-based construction company. It is engaged in the housing construction and general construction business. In addition, the company is also involved in the operation of civil engineering, engineering design, municipal garden, equipment installation and equipment leasing. Its business scope covers engineering survey, architectural design, housing construction and municipal general contracting, rail transit, mechanical and electrical equipment installation, decoration and decoration, steel structure, commercial concrete and prefabricated components. The business segments of the company are the Survey and design section, General contracting sector, and Industrial building sector.
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