China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) FCF Yield %: -12.09 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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HKSE:03318 China Boton Group Co Ltd HKSE:03318
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What is China Boton Group Co FCF Yield %?

China Boton Group Co HKSE:03318 52 FCF Yield % is -12.09 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03318 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, China Boton Group Co ranks worse than 88.34% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, China Boton Group Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is HK$-318 Mil, and Market Cap is HK$2,629 Mil. Therefore, China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % for today is -12.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:03318' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.57   Med: -2.91   Max: 8.15
Current: -12.09


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of China Boton Group Co was 8.15%. The lowest was -35.57%. And the median was -2.91%.

HKSE:03318's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
88.34% of 1604 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.125 vs HKSE:03318: -12.09

China Boton Group Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.34%.


China Boton Group Co FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


China Boton Group Co FCF Yield % Related Terms


China Boton Group Co FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % 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.

China Boton Group Co FCF Yield % Chart

China Boton Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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China Boton Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.


China Boton Group Co FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % falls into.


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China Boton Group Co FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-320.536 / 1868.42076
=-17.16%

China Boton Group Co's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-60.038 * 2 / 1868.42076
=-6.43%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -12.09 mean?
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a FCF Yield % of -12.09 as of Jul. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #1417 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % too high?
China Boton Group Co's current FCF Yield % is -12.09. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #1417 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #1417 out of 1604 companies for FCF Yield %. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.13, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current FCF Yield % is -12.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -12.09. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current FCF Yield % is -12.09 as of Jul. 29, 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34. GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:

  • FCF Yield %: -12.09
  • GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Boton Group Co Business Description

Address 368 Kwun Tong Road, Flat A-B, 37/F Boton Technology Innovation Tower, Kowloon, HKG
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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