Lumen TechnologiesBSP:L1MN34 -2.15%41 OCF Margin % is 45.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 31.14. GuruFocus rates BSP:L1MN34 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of R$19.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks better than 84.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:L1MN34'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.84 Med: 31.14 Max: 38.2
Current: 40.66
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Lumen Technologies was 38.20%. The lowest was 14.84%. And the median was 31.14%.
BSP:L1MN34's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.47% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 22.44
vs BSP:L1MN34: 40.66
Lumen Technologies OCF Margin % Related Terms
Lumen Technologies OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
BSP:L1MN34 vs GSAT, TIGO, IRDM: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies (BSP:L1MN34) has a OCF Margin % of 45.64% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 31.14. Over the past decade, Lumen Technologies' OCF Margin % has ranged from 14.84 to 38.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #57 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Lumen Technologies' OCF Margin % too high?
Lumen Technologies' current OCF Margin % of 45.64% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 31.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.84 to a high of 38.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Lumen Technologies' value of 45.64% is 103.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #57 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' OCF Margin % compare to GSAT and TIGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #57 out of 367 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Lumen Technologies in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 22.44. Lumen Technologies' value of 45.64% is 103.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lumen Technologies' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 14.84 to 38.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.14 vs. the industry median of 22.44, Lumen Technologies 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 22.44, based on 367 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. Lumen Technologies's current OCF Margin % of 45.64% is 103.4% 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current OCF Margin % is 45.64%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 31.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (BSP:L1MN34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$19.19, compared to a current price of R$40.88 — trading 113% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 45.64%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 31.14 and 103.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 22.44. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Lumen Technologies (BSP:L1MN34), the current OCF Margin % is 45.64% 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 Lumen Technologies (BSP:L1MN34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$40.88 is trading 113% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$19.19.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L1MN34:
OCF Margin %: 45.64% (47% above median its 10-year median of 31.14)
GF Value™: R$19.19 vs. price of R$40.88 (113% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#57 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1MN34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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