Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) FCF Margin %: -659.38% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Daqo New Energy FCF Margin %?

Daqo New Energy STU:5DQ2 +1.80% 78 FCF Margin % is -659.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5DQ2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Daqo New Energy ranks worse than 86.31% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Daqo New Energy's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-152.4 Mil. Daqo New Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.1 Mil. Therefore, Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -659.38%.

As of today, Daqo New Energy's current FCF Yield % is -22.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:5DQ2' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.88 Med: 10.66 Max: 26.3
Current: -36.34

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Daqo New Energy was 26.30%. The lowest was -81.88%. And the median was 10.66%.

STU:5DQ2's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
86.31% of 1023 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.76 vs STU:5DQ2: -36.34

Daqo New Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms

Daqo New Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

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Daqo New Energy FCF Margin % Chart

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7.79

26.30

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-78.16

-18.54

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STU:5DQ2 vs ASYS, ATOM, INTT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daqo New Energy'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.

Daqo New Energy FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % falls into.

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Daqo New Energy FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Daqo New Energy'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 )
	=	-105.336	/	568.264
	=	-18.54 %

Daqo New Energy'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 )
	=	-152.416	/	23.115
	=	-659.38 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -659.38% mean?

Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) has a FCF Margin % of -659.38% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Daqo New Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #883 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.

Is Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % too high?

Daqo New Energy's current FCF Margin % is -659.38%. Based on the distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #883 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Daqo New Energy's FCF Margin % compare to ASYS and ATOM?

According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #883 out of 1023 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Daqo New Energy in the lower 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 Semiconductors company?

A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. Daqo New Energy's current FCF Margin % is -659.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.85, compared to a current price of €11.30 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -659.38%. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2), the current FCF Margin % is -659.38% 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.30 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.85. GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5DQ2:

FCF Margin %: -659.38%
GF Value™: €7.85 vs. price of €11.30 (43.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daqo New Energy Business Description

Industry Technology Semiconductors

Comparable Companies ASYS ATOM INTT TRT RNWEF SODI RBCN GSTX SCIA SMTK XAMS:ASML AMAT LRCX KLAC TSE:8035 TSE:6857 SZSE:002371 TER SHSE:688012 XAMS:ASM

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Address No. 838 Zhangyang Road, 29th Floor, Unit 29, Huadu Mansion, Pudong, Shanghai, CHN, 200122

Website https://www.dqsolar.com

Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.

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