Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) FCF Margin %: -20.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Wavefront Bhd FCF Margin %?

Wavefront Bhd XKLS:8176 -4.17% 36 FCF Margin % is -20.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8176 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Wavefront Bhd ranks better than 80.14% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Wavefront Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-16.0 Mil. Wavefront Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM78.3 Mil. Therefore, Wavefront Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.40%.

As of today, Wavefront Bhd's current FCF Yield % is 22.72%.

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

XKLS:8176' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.27 Med: 1.95 Max: 16.03
Current: 9.31

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Wavefront Bhd was 16.03%. The lowest was -11.27%. And the median was 1.95%.

XKLS:8176's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
80.14% of 2472 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63 vs XKLS:8176: 9.31

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Wavefront Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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Wavefront Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

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8.57

16.03

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-11.27

9.31

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XKLS:8176 vs APH, GLW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Wavefront 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.

Wavefront Bhd FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

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

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

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Wavefront Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Wavefront Bhd's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	31.421	/	337.403
	=	9.31 %

Wavefront 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 )
	=	-15.985	/	78.339
	=	-20.40 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -20.40% mean?

Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) has a FCF Margin % of -20.40% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Wavefront Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wavefront Bhd ranks #491 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.

Is Wavefront Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?

Wavefront Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -20.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Wavefront Bhd ranks #491 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wavefront Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Wavefront Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?

According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wavefront Bhd ranks #491 out of 2472 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Wavefront Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 2,472 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 Wavefront 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. Wavefront Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -20.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Wavefront Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -20.40%. Wavefront Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176), the current FCF Margin % is -20.40% 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 Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavefront Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23. GuruFocus considers Wavefront Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8176:

FCF Margin %: -20.40%
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.12 (50% below fair value)
GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

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Wavefront Bhd Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

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Address No. 6, Jalan Dewani 1, Kawasan Perindustrian Dewani, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100

Website https://www.ataims.com.my

Wavefront Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is principally involved in the manufacturing and sales of precision plastic injection moulded parts, secondary process, sub-assembly, and full assembly of the finished products for the electronic industry, and is predominantly carried out in Malaysia.

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