Guangdong InvestmentSTU:GUG -1.74%39 FCF Margin % is 45.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 37.20. GuruFocus rates STU:GUG with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Guangdong Investment ranks better than 95.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Investment's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GUG'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.97 Med: 37.2 Max: 52.93
Current: 37.57
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Guangdong Investment was 52.93%. The lowest was -29.97%. And the median was 37.20%.
STU:GUG's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.39% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs STU:GUG: 37.57
Guangdong Investment FCF Margin % Related Terms
Guangdong Investment FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guangdong Investment'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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Guangdong Investment'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.
Guangdong Investment FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Guangdong Investment's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Investment'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.
Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) has a FCF Margin % of 45.34% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Guangdong Investment and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 37.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Investment ranks #23 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Guangdong Investment's FCF Margin % too high?
Guangdong Investment's current FCF Margin % of 45.34% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 37.20. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Guangdong Investment's value of 45.34% is 1821.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Investment ranks #23 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Investment has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Investment's FCF Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Guangdong Investment ranks #23 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Guangdong Investment in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. Guangdong Investment's value of 45.34% is 1821.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.20 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Guangdong Investment 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 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. Guangdong Investment's current FCF Margin % of 45.34% is 1821.2% 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 Guangdong Investment 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. Guangdong Investment's current FCF Margin % is 45.34%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 37.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.62, compared to a current price of €0.85 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 45.34%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 37.20 and 1821.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.36. Guangdong Investment's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG), the current FCF Margin % is 45.34% 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 Guangdong Investment (STU:GUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.85 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.62.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GUG:
FCF Margin %: 45.34% (22% above median its 10-year median of 37.20)
GF Value™: €0.62 vs. price of €0.85 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1821.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#23 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Investment Ltd is engaged in investment holding. The segments of the company include Water resources, Property investment, Department store operation, Electric power generation, Hotel operation and management, Road and bridge segment, and Others segment. The company derives its revenue from the Water resources segment that engages in water distribution, sewage treatment, and construction of water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure for customers in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Geographically, the company generates almost all of its revenue from the Mainland China.
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