* 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:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a FCF Margin % of 6.91% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #112 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's FCF Margin % too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current FCF Margin % is 6.91%. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 6.91% is 528.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #112 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #112 out of 612 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 6.91% is 528.2% above this benchmark. 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 612 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current FCF Margin % of 6.91% is 528.2% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current FCF Margin % is 6.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.91% and 528.2% above the Steel industry median of 1.10. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current FCF Margin % is 6.91% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
FCF Margin %: 6.91%
GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 528.2% above the Steel median (#112 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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