Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) FCF Margin %: -0.92% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1904 Cheng Loong Corp TPE:1904
72 GF Score
Price NT$21.25
GF Value NT$25.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Cheng Loong FCF Margin %?

Cheng Loong TPE:1904 -2.30% 72 FCF Margin % is -0.92% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1904 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Cheng Loong ranks worse than 59.79% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Cheng Loong's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-104 Mil. Cheng Loong's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$11,372 Mil. Therefore, Cheng Loong's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.92%.

As of today, Cheng Loong's current FCF Yield % is -4.42%.

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

TPE:1904' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.28   Med: -0.66   Max: 13
Current: -2.42


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cheng Loong was 13.00%. The lowest was -10.28%. And the median was -0.66%.

TPE:1904's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
59.79% of 281 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06 vs TPE:1904: -2.42


Cheng Loong FCF Margin % Related Terms


Cheng Loong FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheng Loong'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.

Cheng Loong FCF Margin % Chart

Cheng Loong 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 -7.09 -4.99 -0.74 -0.57 -2.42

Cheng Loong 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 6.85 0.96 -6.26 -3.43 -0.92

Cheng Loong FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Cheng Loong'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.


Cheng Loong FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cheng Loong's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheng Loong's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Cheng Loong FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Cheng Loong'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 )
=-1041.708/42984.601
=-2.42 %

Cheng Loong'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 )
=-104.125/11372.497
=-0.92 %

* 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 -0.92% mean?
Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) has a FCF Margin % of -0.92% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cheng Loong and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheng Loong ranks #168 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Cheng Loong's FCF Margin % too high?
Cheng Loong's current FCF Margin % is -0.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Cheng Loong ranks #168 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheng Loong has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheng Loong's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cheng Loong ranks #168 out of 281 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cheng Loong in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. 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 Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 281 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 Cheng Loong and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheng Loong's current FCF Margin % is -0.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheng Loong stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.96, compared to a current price of NT$21.25 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.92%. Cheng Loong's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 Cheng Loong (TPE:1904), the current FCF Margin % is -0.92% 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 Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Loong stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$21.25 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.96. GuruFocus considers Cheng Loong to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1904:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.92%
  • GF Value™: NT$25.96 vs. price of NT$21.25 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheng Loong Business Description

Address Min Sheng Road, No. 1, Section 1, Banqiao District, New Taipei, TWN, 220
Cheng Loong Corp manufactures and sells a variety of paper products. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper products, materials for paper products, corrugated cartons, and related products. It is also engaged in building commercial and residential premises for rent and sale in partnership with construction companies. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing and sale of industrial paper, corrugated containers, and related products. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, which generates key revenue, China, and Southeast Asia.
72GF Score

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