Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) FCF Yield %: -1.80 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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KAR:LOTCHEM Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd KAR:LOTCHEM
72 GF Score
Price ₨31.63
GF Value ₨18.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lotte Chemical Pakistan FCF Yield %?

Lotte Chemical Pakistan KAR:LOTCHEM +0.54% 72 FCF Yield % is -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:LOTCHEM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨18.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,601 Chemicals companies, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks worse than 67.46% 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, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is ₨-863 Mil, and Market Cap is ₨47,894 Mil. Therefore, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % for today is -1.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:LOTCHEM' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.79   Med: 13.45   Max: 85.1
Current: -1.8


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Lotte Chemical Pakistan was 85.10%. The lowest was -17.79%. And the median was 13.45%.

KAR:LOTCHEM's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
67.46% of 1601 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.03 vs KAR:LOTCHEM: -1.80

Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.21%.


Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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.


Lotte Chemical Pakistan FCF Yield % Related Terms


Lotte Chemical Pakistan FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan FCF Yield % Chart

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.65 7.72 -12.24 37.77 -2.56

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 -44.90 4.51 -29.22 43.13 -33.22

KAR:LOTCHEM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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.


Lotte Chemical Pakistan FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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.

Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-1129.737 / 44184.56026
=-2.56%

Lotte Chemical Pakistan's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-2964.23 * 4 / 35689.85899
=-33.22%

* 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 -1.80 mean?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) has a FCF Yield % of -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #1080 out of 1601 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % too high?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current FCF Yield % is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #1080 out of 1601 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotte Chemical Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Pakistan's FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #1080 out of 1601 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Lotte Chemical Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.03. 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 1.03, based on 1,601 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current FCF Yield % is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨18.67, compared to a current price of ₨31.63 — trading 69.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -1.80. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM), the current FCF Yield % is -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨31.63 is trading 69.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨18.67. GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:LOTCHEM:

  • FCF Yield %: -1.80
  • GF Value™: ₨18.67 vs. price of ₨31.63 (69.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Lotte Chemical Pakistan Business Description

Address EZ/1/P-4, Eastern Industrial Zone, Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75020
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). PTA is a key raw material used in the production of polyester fiber, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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