Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) FCF Margin %: -2.04% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1597 Chieftek Precision Co Ltd TPE:1597
56 GF Score
Price NT$151.50
GF Value NT$92.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chieftek Precision Co FCF Margin %?

Chieftek Precision Co TPE:1597 -2.88% 56 FCF Margin % is -2.04% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, Chieftek Precision Co ranks better than 65.78% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Chieftek Precision Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-7 Mil. Chieftek Precision Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$334 Mil. Therefore, Chieftek Precision Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.04%.

As of today, Chieftek Precision Co's current FCF Yield % is 0.48%.

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

TPE:1597' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.54   Med: 8.11   Max: 28.29
Current: 5.58


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chieftek Precision Co was 28.29%. The lowest was -16.54%. And the median was 8.11%.

TPE:1597's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
65.78% of 3030 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs TPE:1597: 5.58


Chieftek Precision Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Chieftek Precision Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chieftek Precision 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.

Chieftek Precision Co FCF Margin % Chart

Chieftek Precision 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 21.80 14.10 -16.54 9.33 5.58

Chieftek Precision Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.87 -1.68 15.40 11.70 -2.04

TPE:1597 vs VRT, BE: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Chieftek Precision 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.


Chieftek Precision Co FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chieftek Precision Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chieftek Precision Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Chieftek Precision 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 )
=63.498/1138.316
=5.58 %

Chieftek Precision Co'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 )
=-6.795/333.593
=-2.04 %

* 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 -2.04% mean?
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a FCF Margin % of -2.04% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1037 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.04%. Based on the distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1037 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's FCF Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1037 out of 3030 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Chieftek Precision Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,030 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 Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chieftek Precision Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.74, compared to a current price of NT$151.50 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.04%. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current FCF Margin % is -2.04% 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$151.50 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.74. GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.04%
  • GF Value™: NT$92.74 vs. price of NT$151.50 (63.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chieftek Precision Co Business Description

Address NO.3, Dali 1st Road, Southern Taiwan Science Park, Xinshi District, Tainan, TWN, 744093
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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