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SemapaXLIS:SEM -1.21%83 FCF Margin % is 1.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 13.33. GuruFocus rates XLIS:SEM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Semapa ranks better than 85.41% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Semapa's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6 Mil. Semapa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €478 Mil. Therefore, Semapa's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Semapa's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XLIS:SEM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.7 Med: 13.33 Max: 20.19
Current: 9.88
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Semapa was 20.19%. The lowest was 9.70%. And the median was 13.33%.
XLIS:SEM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 85.41% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06
vs XLIS:SEM: 9.88
Semapa FCF Margin % Related Terms
Semapa FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Semapa'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Semapa'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.
Semapa FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Semapa's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Semapa'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.
Semapa (XLIS:SEM) has a FCF Margin % of 1.27% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Semapa and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 13.33. Over the past decade, Semapa's FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 20.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #41 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Semapa's FCF Margin % too high?
Semapa's current FCF Margin % of 1.27% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 13.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 20.19. The Forest Products industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. Semapa's value of 1.27% is 2016.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semapa ranks #41 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Semapa has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semapa's FCF Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #41 out of 281 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Semapa in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. Semapa's value of 1.27% is 2016.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Semapa's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 20.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.33 vs. the industry median of 0.06, Semapa 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 Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 281 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. Semapa's current FCF Margin % of 1.27% is 2016.7% 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 Semapa and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semapa's current FCF Margin % is 1.27%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 13.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semapa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa (XLIS:SEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.59, compared to a current price of €20.40 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.27%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 13.33 and 2016.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.06. Semapa's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM), the current FCF Margin % is 1.27% 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.40 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.59.
GuruFocus considers Semapa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XLIS:SEM:
FCF Margin %: 1.27% (90% below median its 10-year median of 13.33)
GF Value™: €12.59 vs. price of €20.40 (62% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2016.7% above the Forest Products median (#41 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:SEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semapa SA Group operates in distinct business areas, namely, pulp and paper and other businesses developed. The company has four reportable segments Pulp and paper includes production and sale of writing and printing thin paper and domestic consumption paper (Tissue), and it is present in the entire value-added chain, from research and development of forestry and agricultural production to the purchase and sale of wood and the production; Cement includes sale of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, mortars and precast concrete; Other businesses includes the group's smaller activities; Holdings refers to the management activities of the Semapa group. The majority of revenue comes from Pulp and paper. The company has presence in Portugal, Rest of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
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