Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) FCF Margin %: -13.80% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:6888 Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888
65 GF Score
Price RM2.11
GF Value RM1.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Axiata Group Bhd FCF Margin %?

Axiata Group Bhd XKLS:6888 +1.44% 65 FCF Margin % is -13.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Axiata Group Bhd ranks worse than 60.49% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Axiata Group Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-386 Mil. Axiata Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,800 Mil. Therefore, Axiata Group Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.80%.

As of today, Axiata Group Bhd's current FCF Yield % is 2.40%.

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

XKLS:6888' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.68   Med: 4.12   Max: 23.79
Current: 3.97


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Axiata Group Bhd was 23.79%. The lowest was -6.68%. And the median was 4.12%.

XKLS:6888's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
60.49% of 367 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25 vs XKLS:6888: 3.97


Axiata Group Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms


Axiata Group Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axiata 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.

Axiata Group Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

Axiata Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.10 -6.68 -0.71 23.79 11.20

Axiata Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.16 -12.28 16.85 24.21 -13.80

XKLS:6888 vs TMUS, VZ, T: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Axiata 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.


Axiata Group Bhd FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Axiata Group Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Axiata Group Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Axiata 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 )
=1316.37/11757.997
=11.20 %

Axiata 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 )
=-386.371/2799.861
=-13.80 %

* 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 -13.80% mean?
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a FCF Margin % of -13.80% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #222 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -13.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #222 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #222 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Axiata Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 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 Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axiata Group Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -13.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.79, compared to a current price of RM2.11 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -13.80%. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current FCF Margin % is -13.80% 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.11 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.79. GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:

  • FCF Margin %: -13.80%
  • GF Value™: RM1.79 vs. price of RM2.11 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Axiata Group Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges AXXTF:USA
Address 9 Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Level 30, Axiata Tower, Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
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