China Steel (TPE:2002) FCF Margin %: 3.47% (As of Dec. 2025) — 48% Below Median


TPE:2002 China Steel Corp TPE:2002
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Price NT$19.05
GF Value NT$20.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Steel FCF Margin %?

China Steel TPE:2002 -1.55% 65 FCF Margin % is 3.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates TPE:2002 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, China Steel ranks better than 73.26% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Steel's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,613 Mil. China Steel's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$75,373 Mil. Therefore, China Steel's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.47%.

As of today, China Steel's current FCF Yield % is 5.76%.

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

TPE:2002' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.69   Med: 6.67   Max: 12
Current: 5.38


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Steel was 12.00%. The lowest was -1.69%. And the median was 6.67%.

TPE:2002's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
73.26% of 617 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.1 vs TPE:2002: 5.38


China Steel FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Steel FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.

China Steel FCF Margin % Chart

China Steel 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 10.72 -1.69 0.29 -0.15 5.38

China Steel 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 2.88 -3.33 16.82 3.96 3.47

TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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.


China Steel FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Steel's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Steel FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Steel'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 )
=17065.505/317155.264
=5.38 %

China Steel'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 )
=2613.012/75372.686
=3.47 %

* 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 3.47% mean?
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a FCF Margin % of 3.47% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 6.67. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #165 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is China Steel's FCF Margin % too high?
China Steel's current FCF Margin % of 3.47% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 6.67. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. China Steel's value of 3.47% is 215.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #165 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #165 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts China Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. China Steel's value of 3.47% is 215.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.67 vs. the industry median of 1.10, China Steel 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.10, based on 617 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. China Steel's current FCF Margin % of 3.47% is 215.5% 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 China Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current FCF Margin % is 3.47%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.73, compared to a current price of NT$19.05 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.47%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 6.67 and 215.5% above the Steel industry median of 1.10. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 China Steel (TPE:2002), the current FCF Margin % is 3.47% 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$19.05 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.73. GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:

  • FCF Margin %: 3.47% (48% below median its 10-year median of 6.67)
  • GF Value™: NT$20.73 vs. price of NT$19.05 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 215.5% above the Steel median (#165 of 617)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002A:TaiwanCNS:Germany
Address No. 1, Chung Kang Road, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81233
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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