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SM InvestmentsSVTMF 79 FCF Margin % is 5.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 13.04. GuruFocus rates SVTMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, SM Investments ranks better than 89.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SM Investments's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SVTMF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.49 Med: 13.04 Max: 16.96
Current: 16.78
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of SM Investments was 16.96%. The lowest was 8.49%. And the median was 13.04%.
SVTMF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.07% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.03
vs SVTMF: 16.78
SM Investments FCF Margin % Related Terms
SM Investments FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SM Investments'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 Department Stores subindustry, SM Investments'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.
SM Investments FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SM Investments's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Investments'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.
SM Investments (SVTMF) has a FCF Margin % of 5.26% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SM Investments and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 13.04. Over the past decade, SM Investments' FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.49 to 16.96. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #123 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is SM Investments' FCF Margin % too high?
SM Investments' current FCF Margin % of 5.26% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.49 to a high of 16.96. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.03. SM Investments' value of 5.26% is 73.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #123 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SM Investments has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Investments' FCF Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, SM Investments ranks #123 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This places SM Investments in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.03. SM Investments' value of 5.26% is 73.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SM Investments' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.49 to 16.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.04 vs. the industry median of 3.03, SM Investments 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.03, based on 1,125 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. SM Investments's current FCF Margin % of 5.26% is 73.6% 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 SM Investments and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Investments's current FCF Margin % is 5.26%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 13.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Investments (SVTMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.38, compared to a current price of $10.15 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.26%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.04 and 73.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.03. SM Investments' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 SM Investments (SVTMF), the current FCF Margin % is 5.26% as of Mar. 2026. 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 SM Investments (SVTMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.15 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.38.
GuruFocus considers SM Investments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SVTMF:
FCF Margin %: 5.26% (60% below median its 10-year median of 13.04)
GF Value™: $16.38 vs. price of $10.15 (38% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#123 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVTMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SM Investments Corp is a Philippines conglomerate with operations in retail, banking, property, and Portfolio investments. The retail division operates department stores and food retail stores. The property division is mainly present in Southeast Asia and is focused on malls, residences, office buildings, resorts, hotels, and convention centers. SM Banking provides financial services through BDO Unibank and China Banking Corporation. China Banking Corporation is servicing emerging companies and small- and medium-scale enterprises. BDO has diverse operations from credit cards, insurance, and leasing to investment banking, and asset management. The majority of its revenue comes from the retail segment that engages in the trading of merchandise such as dry goods, wearing apparel, and others.
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