Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) FCF Margin %: 7.28% (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median

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STU:S2P Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Ltd STU:S2P
94 GF Score
Price €1.38
GF Value €1.16
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What is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group FCF Margin %?

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group STU:S2P -2.82% 94 FCF Margin % is 7.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 9.28. GuruFocus rates STU:S2P with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.16. Among 962 Drug Manufacturers companies, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ranks better than 81.29% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €36.6 Mil. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €502.8 Mil. Therefore, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.28%.

As of today, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current FCF Yield % is 3.86%.

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

STU:S2P' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.54   Med: 9.28   Max: 16.72
Current: 14.87


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Simcere Pharmaceutical Group was 16.72%. The lowest was -12.54%. And the median was 9.28%.

STU:S2P's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
81.29% of 962 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.585 vs STU:S2P: 14.87


Simcere Pharmaceutical Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Simcere Pharmaceutical Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simcere Pharmaceutical 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.

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group FCF Margin % Chart

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -8.23 10.69 -12.54 9.28 14.89

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -16.54 24.84 -4.48 23.70 7.28

STU:S2P vs ZTS, UTHR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Simcere Pharmaceutical 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.


Simcere Pharmaceutical Group FCF Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


STU:S2P
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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group'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 )
=139.601/937.447
=14.89 %

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group'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 )
=36.592/502.77
=7.28 %

* 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 7.28% mean?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) has a FCF Margin % of 7.28% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Simcere Pharmaceutical Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ranks #180 out of 962 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current FCF Margin % of 7.28% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.28. The Drug Manufacturers industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's value of 7.28% is 181.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ranks #180 out of 962 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's FCF Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ranks #180 out of 962 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Simcere Pharmaceutical Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.59. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's value of 7.28% is 181.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.28 vs. the industry median of 2.59, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median FCF Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.59, based on 962 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. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current FCF Margin % of 7.28% is 181.6% 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current FCF Margin % is 7.28%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group stock overvalued right now?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) has a current FCF Margin % of 7.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €1.38 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.28%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.28 and 181.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.59. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P), the current FCF Margin % is 7.28% 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.38 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.16.

Key valuation signals for STU:S2P:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.28% (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.28)
  • GF Value™: €1.16 vs. price of €1.38 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100
  • Industry Position: 181.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#180 of 962)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S2P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 02096:Hong Kong
Address No. 699-18, Xuanwu Road, Xuanwu District, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, CHN, 210042
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Ltd is engaged in the R&D, production, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals focused on generic pharmaceuticals. The company has a diversified product portfolio focused on therapeutic areas, including, neuroscience, anti-oncology, autoimmune, and antiinfection. The company's products include Endostar, Enweida, Enzeshu, Iremod, Quviviq, Cosela, Sanbexin and Others.
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