China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) FCF Margin %: 78.08% (As of Dec. 2025) — 47% Above Median


STU:CPM China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd STU:CPM
83 GF Score
Price €1.41
GF Value €1.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin %?

China Merchants Port Holdings Co STU:CPM -0.28% 83 FCF Margin % is 78.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 53.06. GuruFocus rates STU:CPM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks better than 98.81% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €591 Mil. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €757 Mil. Therefore, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 78.08%.

As of today, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current FCF Yield % is 15.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CPM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36   Med: 53.06   Max: 64.39
Current: 64.35


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Merchants Port Holdings Co was 64.39%. The lowest was 36.00%. And the median was 53.06%.

STU:CPM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
98.81% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs STU:CPM: 64.35


China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Merchants Port Holdings 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.

China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin % Chart

China Merchants Port Holdings Co Annual Data
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FCF Margin %
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China Merchants Port Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
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China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings 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.


China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Merchants Port Holdings Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Merchants Port Holdings 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 )
=943.804/1465.7
=64.39 %

China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=591.043/756.996
=78.08 %

* 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 78.08% mean?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) has a FCF Margin % of 78.08% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 53.06. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 36.00 to 64.39. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #12 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current FCF Margin % of 78.08% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 53.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.00 to a high of 64.39. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 78.08% is 1682.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #12 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #12 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 78.08% is 1682.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 36.00 to 64.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.06 vs. the industry median of 4.38, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current FCF Margin % of 78.08% is 1682.6% above 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current FCF Margin % is 78.08%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 53.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.52, compared to a current price of €1.41 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 78.08%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 53.06 and 1682.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. China Merchants Port Holdings 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM), the current FCF Margin % is 78.08% as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.41 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.52. GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CPM:

  • FCF Margin %: 78.08% (47% above median its 10-year median of 53.06)
  • GF Value™: €1.52 vs. price of €1.41 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1682.6% above the Transportation median (#12 of 1006)

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


China Merchants Port Holdings Co Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, 38th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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