Lite-On TechnologyTPE:2301 -6.28%85 FCF Margin % is 9.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates TPE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$139.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Lite-On Technology ranks better than 66.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lite-On Technology's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2301'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13 Med: 5.58 Max: 15.81
Current: 4.57
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lite-On Technology was 15.81%. The lowest was 3.13%. And the median was 5.58%.
TPE:2301's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 66.65% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs TPE:2301: 4.57
Lite-On Technology FCF Margin % Related Terms
Lite-On Technology FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lite-On Technology'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.
TPE:2301 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lite-On Technology's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) has a FCF Margin % of 9.26% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lite-On Technology and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 5.58. Over the past decade, Lite-On Technology's FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 15.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #824 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Lite-On Technology's FCF Margin % too high?
Lite-On Technology's current FCF Margin % of 9.26% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 5.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 15.81. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Lite-On Technology's value of 9.26% is 1369.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #824 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lite-On Technology has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lite-On Technology's FCF Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #824 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Lite-On Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Lite-On Technology's value of 9.26% is 1369.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lite-On Technology's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.13 to 15.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Lite-On Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 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. Lite-On Technology's current FCF Margin % of 9.26% is 1369.8% 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lite-On Technology's current FCF Margin % is 9.26%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lite-On Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$139.47, compared to a current price of NT$201.50 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.26%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 1369.8% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Lite-On Technology's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301), the current FCF Margin % is 9.26% 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$201.50 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$139.47.
GuruFocus considers Lite-On Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2301:
FCF Margin %: 9.26% (66% above median its 10-year median of 5.58)
GF Value™: NT$139.47 vs. price of NT$201.50 (44.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1369.8% above the Hardware median (#824 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lite-On Technology Corp is a computer storage device company that manufactures consumer electronics. The main businesses include Research and development design, manufacturing and sales of key modules and system solutions for optoelectronics, cloud computing, power management systems, EV chargers, energy management, LED packaging for lighting applications, IoT and networking applications, information technology, and consumer electronics.
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