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Australian Clinical LabsASX:ACL -0.83%56 OCF Margin % is 17.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 23.99. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Australian Clinical Labs ranks better than 82.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Clinical Labs's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ACL'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.76 Med: 23.99 Max: 28.72
Current: 22.5
During the past 6 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Australian Clinical Labs was 28.72%. The lowest was 20.76%. And the median was 23.99%.
ASX:ACL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.27% of 203
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 5.4
vs ASX:ACL: 22.50
* 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.
ASX:ACL vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Australian Clinical Labs'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.
Australian Clinical Labs OCF Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Australian Clinical Labs's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Clinical Labs'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.
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) has a OCF Margin % of 17.21% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 23.99. Over the past decade, Australian Clinical Labs' OCF Margin % has ranged from 20.76 to 28.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #36 out of 203 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Australian Clinical Labs' OCF Margin % too high?
Australian Clinical Labs' current OCF Margin % of 17.21% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.76 to a high of 28.72. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median OCF Margin % is 5.40. Australian Clinical Labs' value of 17.21% is 218.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #36 out of 203 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Australian Clinical Labs has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Clinical Labs' OCF Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #36 out of 203 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Australian Clinical Labs in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.40. Australian Clinical Labs' value of 17.21% is 218.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Clinical Labs' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 20.76 to 28.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.99 vs. the industry median of 5.40, Australian Clinical Labs 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 a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median OCF Margin % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 5.40, based on 203 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. Australian Clinical Labs's current OCF Margin % of 17.21% is 218.7% 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 Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Clinical Labs's current OCF Margin % is 17.21%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 23.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Clinical Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.06, compared to a current price of A$2.38 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 17.21%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.99 and 218.7% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 5.40. Australian Clinical Labs' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL), the current OCF Margin % is 17.21% 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.38 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.06.
GuruFocus considers Australian Clinical Labs to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ACL:
OCF Margin %: 17.21% (28% below median its 10-year median of 23.99)
GF Value™: A$3.06 vs. price of A$2.38 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 218.7% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#36 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ACL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Clinical Labs is Australia's third-largest private pathology provider. ACL earns almost its entire group revenue from pathology services in Australia, which are mostly earned via the publicly funded health Medicare system. ACL is well established in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
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