Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) FCF Margin %: -0.07% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:4935 Global Lighting Technologies Inc TPE:4935
76 GF Score
Price NT$34.45
GF Value NT$32.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Global Lighting Technologies FCF Margin %?

Global Lighting Technologies TPE:4935 76 FCF Margin % is -0.07% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4935 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Global Lighting Technologies ranks better than 62.98% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Global Lighting Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-1 Mil. Global Lighting Technologies's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,045 Mil. Therefore, Global Lighting Technologies's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.07%.

As of today, Global Lighting Technologies's current FCF Yield % is 3.69%.

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

TPE:4935' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: 8.08   Max: 15.55
Current: 3.28


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Global Lighting Technologies was 15.55%. The lowest was -3.16%. And the median was 8.08%.

TPE:4935's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
62.98% of 2477 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.25 vs TPE:4935: 3.28


Global Lighting Technologies FCF Margin % Related Terms


Global Lighting Technologies FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Lighting Technologies'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.

Global Lighting Technologies FCF Margin % Chart

Global Lighting Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Global Lighting Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TPE:4935 vs APH, GLW, TEL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Global Lighting Technologies'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.


Global Lighting Technologies FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Global Lighting Technologies's FCF Margin % falls into.


TPE:4935
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Global Lighting Technologies FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Global Lighting Technologies'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 )
=439.745/5350.863
=8.22 %

Global Lighting Technologies's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.751/1045.467
=-0.07 %

* 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 -0.07% mean?
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) has a FCF Margin % of -0.07% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #917 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Global Lighting Technologies' FCF Margin % too high?
Global Lighting Technologies' current FCF Margin % is -0.07%. Based on the distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #917 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Lighting Technologies has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lighting Technologies' FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #917 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Global Lighting Technologies in the upper half of its industry. 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?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware industry context. 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 Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. Global Lighting Technologies's current FCF Margin % is -0.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lighting Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.80, compared to a current price of NT$34.45 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.07%. Global Lighting Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935), the current FCF Margin % is -0.07% 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$34.45 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.80. GuruFocus considers Global Lighting Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4935:

  • FCF Margin %: -0.07%
  • GF Value™: NT$32.80 vs. price of NT$34.45 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Lighting Technologies Business Description

Address No. 1149, Minquan Road, Section 3, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN
Global Lighting Technologies Inc is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of applications of light guide plates, the development of optical molds, and the manufacturing and sales of plastic components. The company has two reportable segments: the Department of light guide plates applications, which derives key revenue, provides the service of manufacturing and sales of related application products such as light guide plates; and the Department of plastic components, which provides the service of design, manufacturing, and sales of plastic components. Geographically, the company operates in Asia, America, and other regions, out of which it earns maximum revenue from Asia.
76GF Score

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