Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688718) FCF Margin %: 2.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:688718 Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:688718
83 GF Score
Price ¥12.47
GF Value ¥15.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co FCF Margin %?

Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co SHSE:688718 -11.56% 83 FCF Margin % is 2.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688718 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Waste Management companies, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co ranks better than 72.88% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2.1 Mil. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥90.8 Mil. Therefore, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.30%.

As of today, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.23%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688718' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.37   Med: 2.16   Max: 16.46
Current: 11.45


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co was 16.46%. The lowest was -24.37%. And the median was 2.16%.

SHSE:688718's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
72.88% of 236 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.275 vs SHSE:688718: 11.45


Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wave Cyber (Shanghai) 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.

Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co FCF Margin % Chart

Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:688718 vs WM, RSG, WCN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) 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.


Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Wave Cyber (Shanghai) 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 )
=50.033/419.174
=11.94 %

Wave Cyber (Shanghai) 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 )
=2.092/90.826
=2.30 %

* 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 2.30% mean?
Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688718) has a FCF Margin % of 2.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co ranks #64 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's current FCF Margin % of 2.30% is near median its 10-year median of 2.16. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 3.28. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's value of 2.30% is 29.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co ranks #64 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's FCF Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co ranks #64 out of 236 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.28. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's value of 2.30% is 29.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) 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 Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 3.28, based on 236 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. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's current FCF Margin % of 2.30% is 29.8% 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 Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's current FCF Margin % is 2.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688718) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.02, compared to a current price of ¥12.47 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 29.8% below the Waste Management industry median of 3.28. Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688718), the current FCF Margin % is 2.30% 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 Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688718) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.47 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.02. GuruFocus considers Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688718:

  • FCF Margin %: 2.30% (near median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: ¥15.02 vs. price of ¥12.47 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.8% below the Waste Management median (#64 of 236)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address 899 Songying Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 201703
Wave Cyber (Shanghai) Co Ltd is a manufacturer of components for the residential, commercial, industrial and municipal water treatment industries. The products include full lines of fiberglass pressure tanks, brine tanks/cabinets, membrane pressure vessels and others.
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