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The historical rank and industry rank for Shinhokoku Material's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5542'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.92 Med: 4.37 Max: 34.29
Current: 4.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Shinhokoku Material was 34.29%. The lowest was -19.92%. And the median was 4.37%.
TSE:5542's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 68.25% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs TSE:5542: 4.26
Shinhokoku Material FCF Margin % Related Terms
Shinhokoku Material FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinhokoku Material'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.
TSE:5542 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shinhokoku Material's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #194 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Shinhokoku Material's FCF Margin % too high?
Shinhokoku Material's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #194 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinhokoku Material has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinhokoku Material's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #194 out of 611 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Shinhokoku Material in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.14. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.14, based on 611 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 Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinhokoku Material's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinhokoku Material stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円555.76, compared to a current price of 円801.00 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Shinhokoku Material's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円801.00 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円555.76.
GuruFocus considers Shinhokoku Material to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5542:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円555.76 vs. price of 円801.00 (44.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinhokoku Material Corp is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of special alloy industrial castings and precision processed products. The company has two business segments, which include the Special alloy business and the Real estate rental business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the special alloy business segment, which produces parts for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment, tools for manufacturing seamless steel pipes, electrical resistance materials, and special welding rods.
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