Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) FCF Margin %: -1.31% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XPAR:MLHYE Hydro Exploitations SA XPAR:MLHYE
25 GF Score
Price €102.00
GF Value €164.26
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What is Hydro Exploitations FCF Margin %?

Hydro Exploitations XPAR:MLHYE 25 FCF Margin % is -1.31% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLHYE with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.26. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Hydro Exploitations ranks worse than 64.16% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hydro Exploitations's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.8 Mil. Hydro Exploitations's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €137.4 Mil. Therefore, Hydro Exploitations's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.31%.

As of today, Hydro Exploitations's current FCF Yield % is -135.44%.

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

XPAR:MLHYE' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.73   Med: 2.33   Max: 5.28
Current: -1.31


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hydro Exploitations was 5.28%. The lowest was -1.73%. And the median was 2.33%.

XPAR:MLHYE's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
64.16% of 1772 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs XPAR:MLHYE: -1.31


Hydro Exploitations FCF Margin % Related Terms


Hydro Exploitations FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hydro Exploitations'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.

Hydro Exploitations FCF Margin % Chart

Hydro Exploitations 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 5.24 5.08 2.91 -1.73 -1.31

Hydro Exploitations Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 5.24 5.08 2.91 -1.73 -1.31

XPAR:MLHYE vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hydro Exploitations'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.


Hydro Exploitations FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hydro Exploitations's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydro Exploitations's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Hydro Exploitations FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Hydro Exploitations'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 )
=-1.796/137.373
=-1.31 %

Hydro Exploitations's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.796/137.373
=-1.31 %

* 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 -1.31% mean?
Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) has a FCF Margin % of -1.31% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hydro Exploitations and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydro Exploitations ranks #1137 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Hydro Exploitations' FCF Margin % too high?
Hydro Exploitations' current FCF Margin % is -1.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Hydro Exploitations ranks #1137 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hydro Exploitations has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydro Exploitations' FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hydro Exploitations ranks #1137 out of 1772 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hydro Exploitations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.40. 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.40, based on 1,772 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 Hydro Exploitations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydro Exploitations's current FCF Margin % is -1.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydro Exploitations stock overvalued right now?
Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) has a current FCF Margin % of -1.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is €164.26, compared to a current price of €102.00 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.31%. Hydro Exploitations' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 2 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 Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE), the current FCF Margin % is -1.31% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro Exploitations stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €102.00 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €164.26.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLHYE:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.31%
  • GF Value™: €164.26 vs. price of €102.00 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Hydro Exploitations Business Description

Address Rue des L’industrie 10, P.O. Box 315, Sion, CHE, CH- 1951
Hydro Exploitations SA is one of the service providers in Switzerland for the operation and maintenance of electrical installations. The specialized services provided by the company include underwater auscultation, multibeam and single beam bathymetry, CO2 cleaning, and transformer oil treatment.
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