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China Design Group CoSHSE:603018 -1.30%73 FCF Yield % is 9.58 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603018 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Construction companies, China Design Group Co ranks better than 73.71% 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.
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.
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China Design Group Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Design Group Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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SHSE:603018 vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Design 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 Design Group Co FCF Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Design Group Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Design Group Co's FCF Yield % 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.
China Design Group Co (SHSE:603018) has a FCF Yield % of 9.58 as of Aug. 17, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Design Group Co and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 5.10. Over the past decade, China Design Group Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.12 to 11.33. According to the industry distribution chart, China Design Group Co ranks #470 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is China Design Group Co's FCF Yield % too high?
China Design Group Co's current FCF Yield % of 9.58 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 5.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 11.33. The Construction industry median FCF Yield % is 2.34. China Design Group Co's value of 9.58 is 309.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Design Group Co ranks #470 out of 1788 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Design Group Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Design Group Co's FCF Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Design Group Co ranks #470 out of 1788 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts China Design Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.34. China Design Group Co's value of 9.58 is 309.4% above this benchmark. Historically, China Design Group Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.12 to 11.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.10 vs. the industry median of 2.34, China Design Group Co 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 Yield % for a Construction company?
The median FCF Yield % among Construction companies is 2.34, based on 1,788 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. China Design Group Co's current FCF Yield % of 9.58 is 309.4% 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 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 Design Group Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Design Group Co's current FCF Yield % is 9.58, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 5.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Design Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Design Group Co (SHSE:603018) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.31, compared to a current price of ¥5.30 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 9.58, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 309.4% above the Construction industry median of 2.34. China Design Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Design Group Co (SHSE:603018), the current FCF Yield % is 9.58 as of Aug. 17, 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 Design Group Co (SHSE:603018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Design Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.30 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.31.
GuruFocus considers China Design Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603018:
FCF Yield %: 9.58 (88% above median its 10-year median of 5.10)
GF Value™: ¥6.31 vs. price of ¥5.30 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 309.4% above the Construction median (#470 of 1788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Design Group Co Ltd is a China-based engineering consulting company. The firm operates its business through segments including Design and Research Institute, Railway Planning and Design Institute, Environment and Intelligence Division, and Engineering Management and Inspection Division. It offers various services for survey and design to scientific research and development including industry and multi-field development, strategic planning, engineering consulting, integrated solutions, inspection and monitoring, project management, professional construction, and post-operational life cycle.
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