Ajinomoto (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:2658 -0.11%74 FCF Margin % is 2.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 6.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2658 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM16.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks better than 79.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2658'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.08 Med: 6.33 Max: 12.01
Current: 9.66
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd was 12.01%. The lowest was -20.08%. And the median was 6.33%.
XKLS:2658's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.1% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs XKLS:2658: 9.66
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) 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.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd'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.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) has a FCF Margin % of 2.29% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 6.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #409 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 2.29% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 6.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 2.29% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #409 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #409 out of 1957 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 2.29% is 6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.33 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,957 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. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 2.29% is 6% 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 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's current FCF Margin % is 2.29%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 6.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM16.12, compared to a current price of RM18.86 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.29%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 6.33 and 6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658), the current FCF Margin % is 2.29% 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 Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:2658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM18.86 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM16.12.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2658:
FCF Margin %: 2.29% (64% below median its 10-year median of 6.33)
GF Value™: RM16.12 vs. price of RM18.86 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#409 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd is engaged in manufacturing and selling AJI-NO-MOTO products, and other seasoning and food items. Its Consumer business segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of consumer products including AJI-NO-MOTO, flavor seasoning Tumix, menu seasoning Seri-Aji and other seasonings. Industrial business segment consists of manufacture and distribution of monosodium glutamate for industry-use, industrial seasonings and related products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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