WatercoASX:WAT 86 OCF Margin % is 5.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 8.42. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Waterco ranks better than 64.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waterco's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAT'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.52 Med: 8.42 Max: 16.97
Current: 10.66
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Waterco was 16.97%. The lowest was -3.52%. And the median was 8.42%.
ASX:WAT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.57% of 3037
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs ASX:WAT: 10.66
Waterco OCF Margin % Related Terms
Waterco OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waterco'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.
ASX:WAT vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Waterco'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.
Waterco OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Waterco's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waterco'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.
Waterco (ASX:WAT) has a OCF Margin % of 5.02% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Waterco and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 8.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterco ranks #1076 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Waterco's OCF Margin % too high?
Waterco's current OCF Margin % of 5.02% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.42. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Waterco's value of 5.02% is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterco ranks #1076 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waterco has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterco's OCF Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Waterco ranks #1076 out of 3037 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Waterco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Waterco's value of 5.02% is 27.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.42 vs. the industry median of 6.95, Waterco has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 3,037 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. Waterco's current OCF Margin % of 5.02% is 27.8% below 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 Waterco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waterco's current OCF Margin % is 5.02%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 8.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco (ASX:WAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.63, compared to a current price of A$5.20 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 5.02%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.42 and 27.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.95. Waterco's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT), the current OCF Margin % is 5.02% 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.20 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.63.
GuruFocus considers Waterco to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAT:
OCF Margin %: 5.02% (40% below median its 10-year median of 8.42)
GF Value™: A$7.63 vs. price of A$5.20 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1076 of 3037)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waterco Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes filtration and sanitisation products for swimming pools, spas, aquaculture, and water purification sectors. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets in various countries. Waterco operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, and other countries. It also franchises Swimart, a pool and spa retail network in Australia and New Zealand, and is the exclusive distributor of Zane Solar Pool Heating systems. Waterco's product range includes pool equipment, water treatment systems, chemicals, and solar heating solutions. The company generates revenue predominantly through the sales of pool and spa equipment, water treatment systems, and franchising operations.
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