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Universal CementTPE:1104 86 FCF Margin % is 17.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 12.12. GuruFocus rates TPE:1104 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Universal Cement ranks better than 87.9% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Universal Cement'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.
TPE:1104 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Universal Cement'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.
Universal Cement FCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Universal Cement's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Cement'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.
Universal Cement (TPE:1104) has a FCF Margin % of 17.66% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Universal Cement and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 12.12. Over the past decade, Universal Cement's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.51 to 21.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #49 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Universal Cement's FCF Margin % too high?
Universal Cement's current FCF Margin % of 17.66% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 12.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.51 to a high of 21.73. The Building Materials industry median FCF Margin % is 3.97. Universal Cement's value of 17.66% is 344.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #49 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Cement has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cement's FCF Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #49 out of 405 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Universal Cement in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.97. Universal Cement's value of 17.66% is 344.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Cement's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.51 to 21.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.12 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Universal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median FCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 3.97, based on 405 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. Universal Cement's current FCF Margin % of 17.66% is 344.8% 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 Universal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Cement's current FCF Margin % is 17.66%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 12.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cement (TPE:1104) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.64, compared to a current price of NT$26.65 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.66%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 12.12 and 344.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.97. Universal Cement'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 Universal Cement (TPE:1104), the current FCF Margin % is 17.66% 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 Universal Cement (TPE:1104) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$26.65 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.64.
GuruFocus considers Universal Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1104:
FCF Margin %: 17.66% (46% above median its 10-year median of 12.12)
GF Value™: NT$29.64 vs. price of NT$26.65 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 344.8% above the Building Materials median (#49 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Cement Corporation is a Taiwan-based company predominantly engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and related construction materials. The company's reportable segments include Building materials and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the building materials segment which is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement, concrete, and gypsum board. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Taiwan.
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