APA GroupAPAJF -6.09%71 OCF Margin % is 35.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 42.15. GuruFocus rates APAJF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, APA Group ranks better than 81.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for APA Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
APAJF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.15 Med: 42.15 Max: 44.26
Current: 37.31
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of APA Group was 44.26%. The lowest was 38.15%. And the median was 42.15%.
APAJF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.76% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.61
vs APAJF: 37.31
APA Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
APA Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APA Group'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, APA Group'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.
APA Group OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, APA Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA Group's OCF Margin % 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.
APA Group (APAJF) has a OCF Margin % of 35.92% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on APA Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 42.15. Over the past decade, APA Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 38.15 to 44.26. According to the industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #91 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is APA Group's OCF Margin % too high?
APA Group's current OCF Margin % of 35.92% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 42.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.15 to a high of 44.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. APA Group's value of 35.92% is 93% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA Group ranks #91 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA Group's OCF Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #91 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This places APA Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. APA Group's value of 35.92% is 93% above this benchmark. Historically, APA Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 38.15 to 44.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.15 vs. the industry median of 18.61, APA Group 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.61, based on 499 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. APA Group's current OCF Margin % of 35.92% is 93% 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 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 APA Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 18.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA Group's current OCF Margin % is 35.92%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 42.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group (APAJF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.18, compared to a current price of $7.50 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 35.92%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 42.15 and 93% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. APA Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 13 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 APA Group (APAJF), the current OCF Margin % is 35.92% as of Dec. 2025. 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 APA Group (APAJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.50 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.18.
GuruFocus considers APA Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APAJF:
OCF Margin %: 35.92% (15% below median its 10-year median of 42.15)
GF Value™: $6.18 vs. price of $7.50 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#91 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Group is Australia's largest gas infrastructure company with an extensive portfolio of transmission pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities, and is increasingly investing in renewable energy generation, electricity transmission, and batteries. It is internally managed and has direct operational control over all assets. It owns minority stakes in a few smaller gas infrastructure companies and manages operations for most of these. The stapled securities comprise a unit in Australian Pipeline Trust and in APT Investment Trust.
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