ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) FCF Margin %: -25.55% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is ASTEEL Group Bhd FCF Margin %?

ASTEEL Group Bhd XKLS:7020 FCF Margin % is -25.55% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks worse than 51.95% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. ASTEEL Group Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-16.4 Mil. ASTEEL Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM64.2 Mil. Therefore, ASTEEL Group Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -25.55%.

As of today, ASTEEL Group Bhd's current FCF Yield % is 7.17%.

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

XKLS:7020' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.89   Med: 1.12   Max: 15.93
Current: 0.75

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of ASTEEL Group Bhd was 15.93%. The lowest was -34.89%. And the median was 1.12%.

XKLS:7020's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
51.95% of 616 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.08 vs XKLS:7020: 0.75

ASTEEL Group Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms

ASTEEL Group Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASTEEL 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.

ASTEEL Group Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

ASTEEL 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 -9.83 1.32 -3.93 8.14 0.92

ASTEEL 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 -27.76 11.97 18.36 -3.01 -25.55

XKLS:7020 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ASTEEL 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.

ASTEEL Group Bhd FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ASTEEL Group Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


ASTEEL Group Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

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

ASTEEL 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 )
=2.504/271.951
=0.92 %

ASTEEL 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 )
=-16.39/64.151
=-25.55 %

* 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 -25.55% mean?
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) has a FCF Margin % of -25.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ASTEEL Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #320 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
ASTEEL Group Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -25.55%. Based on the distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #320 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does ASTEEL Group Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #320 out of 616 companies for FCF Margin %. This places ASTEEL Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.08, based on 616 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASTEEL Group Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -25.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -25.55%. 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020), the current FCF Margin % is -25.55% 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.

ASTEEL Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2 Jalan Setia Prima S U13/S, No. 52-4 and 53-4 Setia Avenue, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40170
ASTEEL Group Bhd specializes in steel roofing and structure design and building, and focuses on the downstream industry for other building and construction materials. It is involved in the manufacturing of coated steel products and processing of metal roofing, wall cladding & fencing, metal floor decking, light gauge structural components, purlins, and framing systems under the brands ASTEEL and ASTAR. The firm operates in two segments: ARSB and STARSHINE. The ARSB segment that generates the majority of its revenue, engages in manufacturing and selling coated steel products and downstream roofing products, trading of hardware and building materials in Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia.