Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML) FCF Margin %: -10.80% (As of May. 2026)

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What is Southstone Minerals FCF Margin %?

Southstone Minerals TSXV:SML -16.67% FCF Margin % is -10.80% as of May. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Southstone Minerals ranks better than 67.14% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Southstone Minerals's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$-0.70 Mil. Southstone Minerals's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$6.50 Mil. Therefore, Southstone Minerals's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -10.80%.

As of today, Southstone Minerals's current FCF Yield % is 47.07%.

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

TSXV:SML' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.67   Med: -4.3   Max: 10.97
Current: 4.86

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Southstone Minerals was 10.97%. The lowest was -82.67%. And the median was -4.30%.

TSXV:SML's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
67.14% of 843 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17 vs TSXV:SML: 4.86

Southstone Minerals FCF Margin % Related Terms

Southstone Minerals FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southstone Minerals'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.

Southstone Minerals FCF Margin % Chart

Southstone Minerals Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.91 -82.67 -5.09 4.08 9.11

Southstone Minerals Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.90 10.31 8.90 20.91 -10.80

Southstone Minerals FCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Southstone Minerals'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.

Southstone Minerals FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southstone Minerals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southstone Minerals's FCF Margin % falls into.


Southstone Minerals FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Southstone Minerals's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=0.329/3.613
=9.11 %

Southstone Minerals's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=-0.702/6.497
=-10.80 %

* 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 -10.80% mean?
Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML) has a FCF Margin % of -10.80% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Southstone Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southstone Minerals ranks #277 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Southstone Minerals' FCF Margin % too high?
Southstone Minerals' current FCF Margin % is -10.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Southstone Minerals ranks #277 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Southstone Minerals' FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southstone Minerals ranks #277 out of 843 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Southstone Minerals 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Southstone Minerals and its competitors. Southstone Minerals's current FCF Margin % is -10.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southstone Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.08, compared to a current price of C$0.05 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -10.80%. 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 Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML), the current FCF Margin % is -10.80% as of May. 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.

Southstone Minerals Business Description

Address 2751 Graham Street, Victoria, BC, CAN, V8T 3Z1
Southstone Minerals Ltd is a Canadian junior mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, development, and mining of mineral properties. It holds the majority interest in the Oena Diamond Mine, an alluvial diamond property located in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, that produces diamonds of varying sizes and characteristics, including occasional larger stones. The company generates revenue from the sale of diamonds.