Transcend Information (TPE:2451) FCF Margin %: 5.30% (As of Dec. 2025) — 57% Below Median

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TPE:2451 Transcend Information Inc TPE:2451
79 GF Score
Price NT$247.50
GF Value NT$162.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Transcend Information FCF Margin %?

Transcend Information TPE:2451 -2.17% 79 FCF Margin % is 5.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 12.31. GuruFocus rates TPE:2451 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$162.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Transcend Information ranks worse than 79.69% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Transcend Information's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$361 Mil. Transcend Information's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6,804 Mil. Therefore, Transcend Information's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.30%.

As of today, Transcend Information's current FCF Yield % is -2.11%.

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

TPE:2451' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.11   Med: 12.31   Max: 41.83
Current: -13.11


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Transcend Information was 41.83%. The lowest was -13.11%. And the median was 12.31%.

TPE:2451's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
79.69% of 2477 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs TPE:2451: -13.11


Transcend Information FCF Margin % Related Terms


Transcend Information FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transcend Information'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.

Transcend Information FCF Margin % Chart

Transcend Information 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 16.97 41.83 12.29 -10.55 -13.11

Transcend Information 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 -9.11 23.22 1.64 -81.57 5.30

TPE:2451 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Transcend Information'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.


Transcend Information FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Transcend Information's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Transcend Information's FCF Margin % falls into.


TPE:2451
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Transcend Information FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Transcend Information'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 )
=-2245.285/17125.453
=-13.11 %

Transcend Information'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 )
=360.614/6803.668
=5.30 %

* 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 5.30% mean?
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) has a FCF Margin % of 5.30% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Transcend Information and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 12.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #1974 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Transcend Information's FCF Margin % too high?
Transcend Information's current FCF Margin % of 5.30% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 12.31. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Transcend Information's value of 5.30% is 741.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #1974 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Transcend Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcend Information's FCF Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #1974 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Transcend Information in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Transcend Information's value of 5.30% is 741.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.31 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Transcend Information 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 2,477 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. Transcend Information's current FCF Margin % of 5.30% is 741.3% 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 Transcend Information 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. Transcend Information's current FCF Margin % is 5.30%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 12.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcend Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information (TPE:2451) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$162.42, compared to a current price of NT$247.50 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.30%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 12.31 and 741.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Transcend Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451), the current FCF Margin % is 5.30% 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$247.50 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$162.42. GuruFocus considers Transcend Information to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2451:

  • FCF Margin %: 5.30% (57% below median its 10-year median of 12.31)
  • GF Value™: NT$162.42 vs. price of NT$247.50 (52.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 741.3% above the Hardware median (#1974 of 2477)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transcend Information Business Description

Address No. 70, XingZhong Road, NeiHu District, Taipei, TWN
Transcend Information Inc is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of computer software and hardware, peripheral equipment and other computer components. Its product portfolio includes solid-state drives, body cameras, personal cloud storage, memory cards, USB flash drives, memory modules, card readers, and multimedia products. The company generates revenue in the Americas, Europe, Taiwan, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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NT$247.50
Price
NT$162.42
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