UEXTSE:9888 +0.41%69 FCF Margin % is 1.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:9888 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円881.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Steel companies, UEX ranks worse than 59.22% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. UEX's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円404 Mil. UEX's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,276 Mil. Therefore, UEX's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UEX's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9888'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49 Med: 1.67 Max: 3.59
Current: -0.59
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of UEX was 3.59%. The lowest was -3.49%. And the median was 1.67%.
TSE:9888's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 59.22% of 613
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs TSE:9888: -0.59
UEX FCF Margin % Related Terms
UEX FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UEX'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:9888 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, UEX'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.
UEX FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, UEX's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UEX'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.
UEX (TSE:9888) has a FCF Margin % of 1.60% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on UEX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.67. According to the industry distribution chart, UEX ranks #363 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is UEX's FCF Margin % too high?
UEX's current FCF Margin % of 1.60% is near median its 10-year median of 1.67. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. UEX's value of 1.60% is 50.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UEX ranks #363 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UEX has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UEX's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, UEX ranks #363 out of 613 companies for FCF Margin %. This places UEX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. UEX's value of 1.60% is 50.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 1.06, UEX has consistently been above the industry average. 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 1.06, based on 613 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. UEX's current FCF Margin % of 1.60% is 50.9% above the industry median. 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 UEX and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UEX's current FCF Margin % is 1.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UEX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEX (TSE:9888) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円881.69, compared to a current price of 円974.00 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 50.9% above the Steel industry median of 1.06. UEX's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 UEX (TSE:9888), the current FCF Margin % is 1.60% 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 UEX (TSE:9888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円974.00 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円881.69.
GuruFocus considers UEX to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9888:
FCF Margin %: 1.60% (near median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: 円881.69 vs. price of 円974.00 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.9% above the Steel median (#363 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UEX Ltd is engaged in sales of stainless steel, titanium, and machinery equipment. The products and services of the company include stainless steel plate, steel strip, duplex stainless steel, cutting service, quality assurance, and quality control.
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