ASTL (Algoma Steel Group) OCF Margin %: -4.11% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Algoma Steel Group OCF Margin %?

Algoma Steel Group ASTL -3.86% 59 OCF Margin % is -4.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASTL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, Algoma Steel Group ranks worse than 90.76% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Algoma Steel Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9 Mil. Algoma Steel Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $216 Mil. Therefore, Algoma Steel Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.11%.

As of today, Algoma Steel Group's current OCF Yield % is -29.12%.

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

ASTL' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: 3.42   Max: 33.19
Current: -9.11


During the past 6 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Algoma Steel Group was 33.19%. The lowest was -3.17%. And the median was 3.42%.

ASTL's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
90.76% of 617 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.1 vs ASTL: -9.11


Algoma Steel Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


Algoma Steel Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Algoma Steel 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.

Algoma Steel Group OCF Margin % Chart

Algoma Steel Group Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.45 33.19 6.38 10.55 -3.17

Algoma Steel Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 17.81 -6.43 -22.39 -0.66 -4.11

ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Algoma Steel 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.


Algoma Steel Group OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Algoma Steel Group OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Algoma Steel Group'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 )
=-47.916/1511.925
=-3.17 %

Algoma Steel Group's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-8.892/216.399
=-4.11 %

* 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 -4.11% mean?
Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) has a OCF Margin % of -4.11% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #560 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Algoma Steel Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current OCF Margin % is -4.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #560 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Algoma Steel Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Steel Group's OCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #560 out of 617 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Algoma Steel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. 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 a Steel company?
The median OCF Margin % among Steel companies is 5.10, based on 617 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Steel Group's current OCF Margin % is -4.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.50, compared to a current price of $3.99 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -4.11%. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), the current OCF Margin % is -4.11% as of Mar. 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.99 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.50. GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASTL:

  • OCF Margin %: -4.11%
  • GF Value™: $5.50 vs. price of $3.99 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Algoma Steel Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 9ZY:GermanyASTL:Canada
Address 105 West Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN, P6A 7B4
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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