Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) FCF Margin %: -19.82% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:9601 Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601
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Price RM0.11
GF Value RM0.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ho Wah Genting Bhd FCF Margin %?

Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601 35 FCF Margin % is -19.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9601 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks better than 62.25% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-8.2 Mil. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM41.4 Mil. Therefore, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.82%.

As of today, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current FCF Yield % is 45.88%.

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

XKLS:9601' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.67   Med: -0.95   Max: 4.59
Current: 4.59


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ho Wah Genting Bhd was 4.59%. The lowest was -13.67%. And the median was -0.95%.

XKLS:9601's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
62.25% of 3036 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565 vs XKLS:9601: 4.59


Ho Wah Genting Bhd FCF Margin % Related Terms


Ho Wah Genting Bhd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd FCF Margin % Chart

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Apr22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.45 -3.76 -2.69 -1.93 2.02

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 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 -27.16 11.92 12.41 -3.74 -19.82

XKLS:9601 vs VRT, BE, NVT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ho Wah Genting Bhd FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ho Wah Genting 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 )
=5.488/271.185
=2.02 %

Ho Wah Genting 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 )
=-8.207/41.405
=-19.82 %

* 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 -19.82% mean?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a FCF Margin % of -19.82% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #1146 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's FCF Margin % too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -19.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #1146 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's FCF Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #1146 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current FCF Margin % is -19.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -19.82%. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current FCF Margin % is -19.82% 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15. GuruFocus considers Ho Wah Genting Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9601:

  • FCF Margin %: -19.82%
  • GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.11 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Business Description

Address No. 35, Jalan Maharajalela, 3rd Floor, Wisma Ho Wah Genting, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50150
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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