Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) FCF Yield %: -3.62 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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SHSE:688602 Shanghai Chemspec Corp SHSE:688602
74 GF Score
Price ¥6.39
GF Value ¥6.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shanghai Chemspec FCF Yield %?

Shanghai Chemspec SHSE:688602 +0.95% 74 FCF Yield % is -3.62 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688602 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Chemicals companies, Shanghai Chemspec ranks worse than 74.35% 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, Shanghai Chemspec's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is ¥-120.1 Mil, and Market Cap is ¥3,318.8 Mil. Therefore, Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Yield % for today is -3.62%.

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

SHSE:688602' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88   Med: -0.38   Max: 4.75
Current: -3.62


During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Shanghai Chemspec was 4.75%. The lowest was -3.88%. And the median was -0.38%.

SHSE:688602's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
74.35% of 1606 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs SHSE:688602: -3.62

Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -26.42%.


Shanghai Chemspec 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.


Shanghai Chemspec FCF Yield % Related Terms


Shanghai Chemspec FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Chemspec'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.

Shanghai Chemspec FCF Yield % Chart

Shanghai Chemspec 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 0.00 0.00 1.40 -2.81 0.27

Shanghai Chemspec Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 10.72 -4.21 -4.05 0.98 -4.06

SHSE:688602 vs DOW: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Shanghai Chemspec'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.


Shanghai Chemspec FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Shanghai Chemspec 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.

Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=12.262 / 4508.175
=0.27%

Shanghai Chemspec's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-39.603 * 4 / 3905.7
=-4.06%

* 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 -3.62 mean?
Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) has a FCF Yield % of -3.62 as of Aug. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Shanghai Chemspec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #1194 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Yield % too high?
Shanghai Chemspec's current FCF Yield % is -3.62. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #1194 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Chemspec has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Chemspec's FCF Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chemspec ranks #1194 out of 1606 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Shanghai Chemspec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.16. 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 1.16, based on 1,606 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 Shanghai Chemspec and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Chemspec's current FCF Yield % is -3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Chemspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.27, compared to a current price of ¥6.39 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -3.62. Shanghai Chemspec's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602), the current FCF Yield % is -3.62 as of Aug. 02, 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 Shanghai Chemspec (SHSE:688602) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chemspec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.39 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.27. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Chemspec to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688602:

  • FCF Yield %: -3.62
  • GF Value™: ¥6.27 vs. price of ¥6.39 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688602 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Chemspec Business Description

Address Qilianshan South Road, Building 1, No. 200, Lane 2891, Putuo, Shanghai, CHN, 200331
Shanghai Chemspec Corp is engaged in research & development, production and sales of fine chemicals. It is globally recognized as an industry leader in providing fluorinated specialty chemicals serving markets in a variety of applications. These include liquid crystals, lithium-ion battery components, pharmaceutical chemicals, and agrochemicals.
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