Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) FCF Margin %: -5.50% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6438 Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd TPE:6438
80 GF Score
Price NT$151.00
GF Value NT$152.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Symtek Automation Asia Co FCF Margin %?

Symtek Automation Asia Co TPE:6438 -1.95% 80 FCF Margin % is -5.50% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$152.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks worse than 79.35% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-89 Mil. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,615 Mil. Therefore, Symtek Automation Asia Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.50%.

As of today, Symtek Automation Asia Co's current FCF Yield % is -5.21%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Symtek Automation Asia Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6438' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.95   Med: 3.49   Max: 22.24
Current: -9.99


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Symtek Automation Asia Co was 22.24%. The lowest was -12.95%. And the median was 3.49%.

TPE:6438's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
79.35% of 3031 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs TPE:6438: -9.99


Symtek Automation Asia Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Symtek Automation Asia Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symtek Automation Asia 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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co FCF Margin % Chart

Symtek Automation Asia Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia 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.


Symtek Automation Asia Co FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Symtek Automation Asia Co FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Symtek Automation Asia 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 )
=-646.381/6467.437
=-9.99 %

Symtek Automation Asia 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 )
=-88.894/1614.952
=-5.50 %

* 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 -5.50% mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a FCF Margin % of -5.50% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #2405 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #2405 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #2405 out of 3031 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Symtek Automation Asia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,031 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$152.78, compared to a current price of NT$151.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.50%. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current FCF Margin % is -5.50% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$151.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$152.78. GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:

  • FCF Margin %: -5.50%
  • GF Value™: NT$152.78 vs. price of NT$151.00 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Business Description

Address No. 421, Rongmin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32080
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
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