Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) FCF Margin %: -1.27% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2543 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Ltd TPE:2543
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Price NT$39.55
GF Value NT$33.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co FCF Margin %?

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co TPE:2543 +2.20% 80 FCF Margin % is -1.27% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2543 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks worse than 88.01% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-46 Mil. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,652 Mil. Therefore, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.27%.

As of today, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current FCF Yield % is -10.24%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2543' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.8   Med: -2.65   Max: 17.49
Current: -17.61


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hwang Chang General Contractor Co was 17.49%. The lowest was -20.80%. And the median was -2.65%.

TPE:2543's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
88.01% of 1768 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.6 vs TPE:2543: -17.61


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hwang Chang General Contractor Co'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.

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co FCF Margin % Chart

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co 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 5.62 1.63 17.49 -20.80 -17.61

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co 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 -13.81 -30.93 -40.98 -7.16 -1.27

TPE:2543 vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co'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.


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hwang Chang General Contractor Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co'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 )
=-2084.291/11838.665
=-17.61 %

Hwang Chang General Contractor Co'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 )
=-46.475/3652.497
=-1.27 %

* 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 -1.27% mean?
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) has a FCF Margin % of -1.27% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1556 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current FCF Margin % is -1.27%. Based on the distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1556 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1556 out of 1768 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hwang Chang General Contractor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.60. 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.60, based on 1,768 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current FCF Margin % is -1.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.50, compared to a current price of NT$39.55 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.27%. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543), the current FCF Margin % is -1.27% 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$39.55 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.50. GuruFocus considers Hwang Chang General Contractor Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2543:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.27%
  • GF Value™: NT$33.50 vs. price of NT$39.55 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Business Description

Address Tanmei Street, No. 539, 23rd Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. It undertakes projects like the construction of bridges, metro stations, parking lots, residential complexes, highways, etc. The company's reportable segments are Construction and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. The Concrete segment is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and selling business of ready-mix concrete.
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