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The historical data trend for Shanghai Chemspec'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shanghai Chemspec'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.
Shanghai Chemspec FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Chemspec'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.
Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) has a FCF Margin % of -26.42% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Chemspec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #1372 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Margin % too high?
Shanghai Chemspec's current FCF Margin % is -26.42%. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #1372 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Chemspec has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #1372 out of 1577 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Shanghai Chemspec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.92. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.92, based on 1,577 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 Shanghai Chemspec and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Chemspec's current FCF Margin % is -26.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Chemspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.27, compared to a current price of ¥6.39 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -26.42%. Shanghai Chemspec's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602), the current FCF Margin % is -26.42% 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 Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chemspec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.39 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.27.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Chemspec to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688602:
FCF Margin %: -26.42%
GF Value™: ¥6.27 vs. price of ¥6.39 (1.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688602 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Chemspec Corp is engaged in research & development, production and sales of fine chemicals. It is globally recognized as an industry leader in providing fluorinated specialty chemicals serving markets in a variety of applications. These include liquid crystals, lithium-ion battery components, pharmaceutical chemicals, and agrochemicals.
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