ACCO (ACCO Brands) OCF Margin %: -8.50% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ACCO ACCO Brands Corp ACCO
65 GF Score
Price $4.41
GF Value $4.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is ACCO Brands OCF Margin %?

ACCO Brands ACCO 65 OCF Margin % is -8.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks worse than 60.51% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. ACCO Brands's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-35 Mil. ACCO Brands's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $415 Mil. Therefore, ACCO Brands's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -8.50%.

As of today, ACCO Brands's current OCF Yield % is 17.27%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ACCO Brands's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ACCO' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98   Med: 8.39   Max: 10.73
Current: 4.47


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of ACCO Brands was 10.73%. The lowest was 3.98%. And the median was 8.39%.

ACCO's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
60.51% of 3041 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 7.08 vs ACCO: 4.47


ACCO Brands OCF Margin % Related Terms


ACCO Brands OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands's OCF 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.

ACCO Brands OCF Margin % Chart

ACCO Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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ACCO Brands Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
OCF 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.85 18.63 7.14 1.02 -8.50

ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


ACCO Brands OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands's OCF Margin % falls into.


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ACCO Brands OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

ACCO Brands's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=68.7/1524.7
=4.51 %

ACCO Brands's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-35.3/415.1
=-8.50 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -8.50% mean?
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a OCF Margin % of -8.50% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. Over the past decade, ACCO Brands' OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.98 to 10.73. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1840 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is ACCO Brands' OCF Margin % too high?
ACCO Brands' current OCF Margin % is -8.50%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 10.73. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1840 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' OCF Margin % compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1840 out of 3041 companies for OCF Margin %. This places ACCO Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. Historically, ACCO Brands' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.98 to 10.73 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 7.08, based on 3,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACCO Brands's current OCF Margin % is -8.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $4.41 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -8.50%. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current OCF Margin % is -8.50% as of Jun. 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.41 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20. GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACCO:

  • OCF Margin %: -8.50%
  • GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $4.41 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ACCO Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges A3B:Germany
Address Four Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL, USA, 60047
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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