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What is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd FCF Margin %?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia BhdXKLS:2836 -0.25%81 FCF Margin % is 35.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 12.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2836 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM19.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 84.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2836'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.37 Med: 12.71 Max: 16.98
Current: 15.18
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd was 16.98%. The lowest was 9.37%. And the median was 12.71%.
XKLS:2836's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.13% of 208
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.545
vs XKLS:2836: 15.18
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms
Carlsberg Brewery 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.
XKLS:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd FCF Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg Brewery 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a FCF Margin % of 35.03% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 12.71. Over the past decade, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.37 to 16.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #33 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 35.03% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 12.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.37 to a high of 16.98. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median FCF Margin % is 4.55. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 35.03% is 670.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #33 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #33 out of 208 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.55. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 35.03% is 670.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.37 to 16.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.71 vs. the industry median of 4.55, Carlsberg Brewery 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median FCF Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.55, based on 208 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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current FCF Margin % of 35.03% is 670.7% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current FCF Margin % is 35.03%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 12.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.38, compared to a current price of RM16.10 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 35.03%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 12.71 and 670.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.55. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current FCF Margin % is 35.03% 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.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM16.10 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:
FCF Margin %: 35.03% (176% above median its 10-year median of 12.71)
GF Value™: RM19.38 vs. price of RM16.10 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 670.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#33 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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