China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) FCF Margin %: 7.54% (As of Sep. 2025)


STU:CUBB China Water Affairs Group Ltd STU:CUBB
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GF Value €0.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China Water Affairs Group FCF Margin %?

China Water Affairs Group STU:CUBB -0.79% 41 FCF Margin % is 7.54% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:CUBB with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks better than 91.38% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Water Affairs Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €43 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €567 Mil. Therefore, China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 7.54%.

As of today, China Water Affairs Group's current FCF Yield % is 41.93%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CUBB' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.21   Med: -8.54   Max: 29.01
Current: 29.01


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Water Affairs Group was 29.01%. The lowest was -19.21%. And the median was -8.54%.

STU:CUBB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
91.38% of 499 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36 vs STU:CUBB: 29.01


China Water Affairs Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Water Affairs Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group FCF Margin % Chart

China Water Affairs Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.62 -3.00 -8.20 -18.37 1.28

China Water Affairs Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.84 27.01 12.01 46.97 7.54

STU:CUBB vs AWK, WTRG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Water Affairs Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=17.815/1387.067
=1.28 %

China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=42.75/567.284
=7.54 %

* 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 7.54% mean?
China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) has a FCF Margin % of 7.54% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #43 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin % too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current FCF Margin % is 7.54%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. China Water Affairs Group's value of 7.54% is 219.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #43 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's FCF Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #43 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Water Affairs Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. China Water Affairs Group's value of 7.54% is 219.5% above this benchmark. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.36, based on 499 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 Water Affairs Group's current FCF Margin % of 7.54% is 219.5% 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current FCF Margin % is 7.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.54% and 219.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.36. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB), the current FCF Margin % is 7.54% as of Sep. 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 Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44. GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CUBB:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.54%
  • GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.50 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 219.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#43 of 499)

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China Water Affairs Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CWAFF:USA00855:Hong Kong
Address 18 Harbour Road, Central Plaza, Suite 6408, 64th Floor, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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