Cathay ConsolidatedTPE:1342 +1.35%95 FCF Margin % is 7.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 9.79. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks better than 83.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Consolidated's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1342'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.34 Med: 9.79 Max: 13.41
Current: 11.59
During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cathay Consolidated was 13.41%. The lowest was -30.34%. And the median was 9.79%.
TPE:1342's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 83.35% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs TPE:1342: 11.59
Cathay Consolidated FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cathay Consolidated FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a FCF Margin % of 7.18% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 9.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #173 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's FCF Margin % too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current FCF Margin % of 7.18% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.79. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Margin % is 2.27. Cathay Consolidated's value of 7.18% is 216.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #173 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #173 out of 1039 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cathay Consolidated in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.27. Cathay Consolidated's value of 7.18% is 216.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.79 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Cathay Consolidated 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.27, based on 1,039 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. Cathay Consolidated's current FCF Margin % of 7.18% is 216.3% 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 Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current FCF Margin % is 7.18%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 9.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.39, compared to a current price of NT$112.50 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.18%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.79 and 216.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.27. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current FCF Margin % is 7.18% 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$112.50 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.39.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:
FCF Margin %: 7.18% (27% below median its 10-year median of 9.79)
GF Value™: NT$114.39 vs. price of NT$112.50 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 216.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#173 of 1039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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