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* 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Far Eastern Department Stores'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.
Far Eastern Department Stores FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Far Eastern Department Stores's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern Department Stores'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.
Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) has a FCF Margin % of -27.37% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern Department Stores and its competitors. Over the past decade, Far Eastern Department Stores' FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 24.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern Department Stores ranks #128 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Far Eastern Department Stores' FCF Margin % too high?
Far Eastern Department Stores' current FCF Margin % is -27.37%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.52 to a high of 24.42. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern Department Stores ranks #128 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far Eastern Department Stores has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern Department Stores' FCF Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Far Eastern Department Stores ranks #128 out of 1129 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Far Eastern Department Stores in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.18. Historically, Far Eastern Department Stores' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.52 to 24.42 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.18, based on 1,129 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 Far Eastern Department Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern Department Stores's current FCF Margin % is -27.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern Department Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.53, compared to a current price of NT$22.25 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -27.37%. Far Eastern Department Stores' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903), the current FCF Margin % is -27.37% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern Department Stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.25 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.53.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern Department Stores to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2903:
FCF Margin %: -27.37%
GF Value™: NT$22.53 vs. price of NT$22.25 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far Eastern Department Stores Business Description
Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the operation of department stores and supermarkets. It provides a broad range of merchandise, including foods, apparel, gold and jewelry, household appliances, groceries, home furnishing products, consumer electronics, stationery goods, artworks, entertainment appliances, and sports and leisure goods. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from ROC, and the rest from China.
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