Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) FCF Margin %: -14.03% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0323 Crest Group Bhd XKLS:0323
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What is Crest Group Bhd FCF Margin %?

Crest Group Bhd XKLS:0323 46 FCF Margin % is -14.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Crest Group Bhd ranks worse than 72.4% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Crest Group Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.4 Mil. Crest Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM38.6 Mil. Therefore, Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.03%.

As of today, Crest Group Bhd's current FCF Yield % is -9.01%.

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

XKLS:0323' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.62   Med: 6.46   Max: 13.66
Current: -7.62

During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Crest Group Bhd was 13.66%. The lowest was -7.62%. And the median was 6.46%.

XKLS:0323's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
72.4% of 2471 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs XKLS:0323: -7.62

Crest Group Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms

Crest Group Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crest Group Bhd'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.

Crest Group Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

Crest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12.75 6.66 13.66 -4.08 -7.58

Crest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Apr24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.94 -24.66 -12.84 12.22 -14.03

XKLS:0323 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Crest Group Bhd'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.

Crest Group Bhd FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Crest Group Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-13.904/183.485
=-7.58 %

Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-5.419/38.628
=-14.03 %

* 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 -14.03% mean?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a FCF Margin % of -14.03% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #1789 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -14.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #1789 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #1789 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Crest Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Group Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -14.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current FCF Margin % of -14.03%. The current FCF Margin % is -14.03%. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current FCF Margin % is -14.03% 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.

Crest Group Bhd Business Description

Address No.1 Jalan OP 1/2, One Puchong Business Park, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47160
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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