Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) FCF Margin %: 1.62% (As of Dec. 2024) — 47% Below Median

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XJAM:BRG Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd XJAM:BRG
78 GF Score
Price JMD5.13
GF Value JMD8.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Berger Paints Jamaica FCF Margin %?

Berger Paints Jamaica XJAM:BRG -7.90% 78 FCF Margin % is 1.62% as of Dec. 2024, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks worse than 51.4% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Berger Paints Jamaica's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD57 Mil. Berger Paints Jamaica's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD3,493 Mil. Therefore, Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 1.62%.

As of today, Berger Paints Jamaica's current FCF Yield % is 5.15%.

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

XJAM:BRG' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.72   Med: 3.08   Max: 12.12
Current: 1.62


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Berger Paints Jamaica was 12.12%. The lowest was -16.72%. And the median was 3.08%.

XJAM:BRG's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
51.4% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs XJAM:BRG: 1.62


Berger Paints Jamaica FCF Margin % Related Terms


Berger Paints Jamaica FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.

Berger Paints Jamaica FCF Margin % Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.72 2.77 -0.22 -2.31 1.62

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.72 2.77 -0.22 -2.31 1.62

XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.


Berger Paints Jamaica FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Berger Paints Jamaica FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=56.58/3492.982
=1.62 %

Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=56.58/3492.982
=1.62 %

* 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 1.62% mean?
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a FCF Margin % of 1.62% as of Dec. 2024. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #810 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin % too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current FCF Margin % of 1.62% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.08. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.93. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 1.62% is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #810 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #810 out of 1576 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Berger Paints Jamaica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.93. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 1.62% is 16.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Berger Paints Jamaica has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.93, based on 1,576 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current FCF Margin % of 1.62% is 16.1% 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current FCF Margin % is 1.62%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.62%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 16.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.93. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current FCF Margin % is 1.62% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:

  • FCF Margin %: 1.62% (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.08)
  • GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.1% below the Chemicals median (#810 of 1576)

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


Berger Paints Jamaica Business Description

Address 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston, JAM, 11
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
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