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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports (STU:CTH) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Ports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #104 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Ports' FCF Margin % too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Ports' current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #104 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Ports has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Ports' FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #104 out of 1005 companies for FCF Margin %. This places COSCO SHIPPING Ports in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. 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 1,005 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports 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. COSCO SHIPPING Ports's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Ports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Ports (STU:CTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.62, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports (STU:CTH), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports (STU:CTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Ports stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.62.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Ports to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CTH:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €0.62 vs. price of €0.57 (7.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd is a port operator and investor in China. The company's segment includes Terminals and related businesses and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Terminals and related businesses segment. The company's geographical presence is in Mainland China (excluding Hong Kong), Europe, and Others.
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