ULTRF (Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)) FCF Margin %: 4.35% (As of Sep. 2016)


What is Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) FCF Margin %?

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) ULTRF FCF Margin % is 4.35% as of Sep. 2016.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $3.4 Mil. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2016 was $78.9 Mil. Therefore, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was 4.35%.

As of today, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ULTRF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 9.76
Current: 9.76

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) was 9.76%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

ULTRF's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.465 vs ULTRF: 9.76

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) FCF Margin % Related Terms

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) FCF Margin % Chart

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.29 -17.52 -26.82 -6.59 3.65

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
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 9.74 19.49 -4.95 19.58 4.35

ULTRF vs CTRM, GLBS, TOPS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % falls into.


Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2015 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )
=12.676/347.477
=3.65 %

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2016 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2016 )
=3.428/78.859
=4.35 %

* 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 4.35% mean?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) (ULTRF) has a FCF Margin % of 4.35% as of Sep. 2016. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) and its competitors.
Is Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s current FCF Margin % is 4.35%. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.47. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s value of 4.35% is 2.6% below this industry median.
How does Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % compare to CTRM and GLBS?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s FCF Margin % of 4.35% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.47. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s value of 4.35% is 2.6% below this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.47, based on 998 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. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s current FCF Margin % of 4.35% is 2.6% below 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 Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultrapetrol (Bahamas)'s current FCF Margin % is 4.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) stock overvalued right now?
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) (ULTRF) has a current FCF Margin % of 4.35%. The current FCF Margin % is 4.35% and 2.6% below the Transportation industry median of 4.47. 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 Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) (ULTRF), the current FCF Margin % is 4.35% as of Sep. 2016. 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.

Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Business Description

Address Ocean Centre, Montague Foreshore, P.O. Box SS -19084, East Bay Street, Nassau, BHS
Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Ltd is an industrial shipping company which provides marine transportation services in South America, Europe, Central America, North America, and Asia. The company operates in three segments: River Business, Offshore Supply Business, and Ocean Business. The River Business segment owns and operates dry and tanker barges, and push boats in the Hidrovia region of South America. Its dry barges transport agricultural and forestry products, iron ore, and other cargoes; and tanker barges carry petroleum products, vegetable oils, and other liquids.