Northern Star ResourcesASX:NST +3.36%96 OCF Margin % is 30.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 40.54. GuruFocus rates ASX:NST with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of A$20.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 84.87% on this metric.
* 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 Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has a OCF Margin % of 30.20% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 40.54. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' OCF Margin % has ranged from 27.06 to 48.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #128 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Northern Star Resources' OCF Margin % too high?
Northern Star Resources' current OCF Margin % of 30.20% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 40.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.06 to a high of 48.78. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Northern Star Resources' value of 30.20% is 576.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #128 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' OCF Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #128 out of 846 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Northern Star Resources in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Northern Star Resources' value of 30.20% is 576.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 27.06 to 48.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.54 vs. the industry median of 4.47, Northern Star Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.47, based on 846 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. Northern Star Resources's current OCF Margin % of 30.20% is 576.4% 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 Northern Star Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Star Resources's current OCF Margin % is 30.20%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 40.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$20.05, compared to a current price of A$20.59 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 30.20%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 40.54 and 576.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST), the current OCF Margin % is 30.20% 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 Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$20.59 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$20.05.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NST:
OCF Margin %: 30.20% (26% below median its 10-year median of 40.54)
GF Value™: A$20.05 vs. price of A$20.59 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 576.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#128 of 846)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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