STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) FCF Margin %: -0.83% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SZSE:002468 STO Express Co Ltd SZSE:002468
86 GF Score
Price ¥14.19
GF Value ¥15.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is STO Express Co FCF Margin %?

STO Express Co SZSE:002468 +0.92% 86 FCF Margin % is -0.83% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002468 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, STO Express Co ranks worse than 62.45% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. STO Express Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-131 Mil. STO Express Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥15,686 Mil. Therefore, STO Express Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.83%.

As of today, STO Express Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.13%.

The historical rank and industry rank for STO Express Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002468' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.16   Med: 0.56   Max: 10.67
Current: 1.15


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of STO Express Co was 10.67%. The lowest was -7.16%. And the median was 0.56%.

SZSE:002468's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
62.45% of 1004 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.255 vs SZSE:002468: 1.15


STO Express Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


STO Express Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STO Express Co'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.

STO Express Co FCF Margin % Chart

STO Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.77 -2.94 1.23 1.46 1.16

STO Express Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.37 -3.72 3.48 4.85 -0.83

SZSE:002468 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, STO Express Co'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.


STO Express Co FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, STO Express Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where STO Express Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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STO Express Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

STO Express Co'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 )
=647.01/55586.177
=1.16 %

STO Express Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-130.887/15686.434
=-0.83 %

* 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 -0.83% mean?
STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) has a FCF Margin % of -0.83% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on STO Express Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STO Express Co ranks #627 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is STO Express Co's FCF Margin % too high?
STO Express Co's current FCF Margin % is -0.83%. Based on the distribution chart, STO Express Co ranks #627 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STO Express Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STO Express Co's FCF Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, STO Express Co ranks #627 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This places STO Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.26. 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 4.26, based on 1,004 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 STO Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STO Express Co's current FCF Margin % is -0.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STO Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.70, compared to a current price of ¥14.19 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.83%. STO Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 STO Express Co (SZSE:002468), the current FCF Margin % is -0.83% 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 STO Express Co (SZSE:002468) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STO Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥14.19 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.70. GuruFocus considers STO Express Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002468:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.83%
  • GF Value™: ¥15.70 vs. price of ¥14.19 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002468 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


STO Express Co Business Description

Address No. 25, Lane 6598, Beiqing Road, Yibang International Office Building, Qingpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 201706
STO Express is one of the Tongda operators, one of the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the network partner model. Tongda operators provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to network partners for fees, while local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongda brands and collect the payments. STO was founded in 1993 by Nie Tengfei. His widow's brother, Chen Dejun, is now chair. The family held over 34% of the company as of Sept. 30, 2024. STO's strategic shareholder is Cainiao Smart Logistics Network with a 25% stake. Alibaba can exercise its share options to purchase an additional 21% of STO from the family before Dec. 27, 2025, at CNY 16.50 per share.
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