Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) FCF Margin %: 0.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median

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SHSE:603596 Bethel Automotive Safety Systems Co Ltd SHSE:603596
87 GF Score
Price ¥26.34
GF Value ¥44.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co FCF Margin %?

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co SHSE:603596 +1.78% 87 FCF Margin % is 0.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603596 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥44.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks worse than 54.92% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥12 Mil. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,674 Mil. Therefore, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44%.

As of today, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current FCF Yield % is 0.71%.

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

SHSE:603596' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.29   Med: 3.24   Max: 15.64
Current: 1.4


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co was 15.64%. The lowest was -5.29%. And the median was 3.24%.

SHSE:603596's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
54.92% of 1320 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.275 vs SHSE:603596: 1.40


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co FCF Margin % Chart

Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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 4.28 3.19 -4.74 3.28 0.68

Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co 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 -2.85 14.93 -7.90 0.89 0.44

SHSE:603596 vs ORLY, AZO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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 )
=82.118/12014.081
=0.68 %

Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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 )
=11.713/2674.392
=0.44 %

* 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 0.44% mean?
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) has a FCF Margin % of 0.44% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #725 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.44% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 3.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.28. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's value of 0.44% is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #725 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's FCF Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #725 out of 1320 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.28. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's value of 0.44% is 80.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.28, based on 1,320 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. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.44% is 80.7% below 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.44%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥44.45, compared to a current price of ¥26.34 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.44%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 80.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.28. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596), the current FCF Margin % is 0.44% 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥26.34 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥44.45. GuruFocus considers Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603596:

  • FCF Margin %: 0.44% (86% below median its 10-year median of 3.24)
  • GF Value™: ¥44.45 vs. price of ¥26.34 (40.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#725 of 1320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co Business Description

Address No. 19, Taishan Road, China (Anhui) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Wuhu, CHN, 241009
Bethel Automotive Safety Systems Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, production, and sales of automotive braking system-related products. The company specializes in automotive braking systems and related components. Its product portfolio covers disc brakes, lightweight brake parts, vacuum boosters, electronic parking brake systems, anti-lock braking systems, electronic stability control systems, as well as other associated products.
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