Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) OCF Margin %: 1.50% (As of May. 2025)


What is Walgreens Boots Alliance OCF Margin %?

Walgreens Boots Alliance BUE:WBA 15 OCF Margin % is 1.50% as of May. 2025. GuruFocus rates BUE:WBA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Walgreens Boots Alliance's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS691,230.44 Mil. Walgreens Boots Alliance's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2025 was ARS46,144,366.32 Mil. Therefore, Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was 1.50%.

As of today, Walgreens Boots Alliance's current OCF Yield % is 15.21%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BUE:WBA's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Walgreens Boots Alliance OCF Margin % Related Terms

Walgreens Boots Alliance OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walgreens Boots Alliance'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.

Walgreens Boots Alliance OCF Margin % Chart

Walgreens Boots Alliance Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
OCF Margin %
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Quarterly Data
Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25
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Walgreens Boots Alliance OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2024 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Aug. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2024 )
=948775.976/137617252.587
=0.69 %

Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: May. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2025 )
=691230.44/46144366.318
=1.50 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 1.50% mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a OCF Margin % of 1.50% as of May. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin % too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current OCF Margin % is 1.50%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Margin % is 8.33. Walgreens Boots Alliance's value of 1.50% is 82% below this industry median. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin % compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's OCF Margin % of 1.50% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.33. Walgreens Boots Alliance's value of 1.50% is 82% below this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.33, based on 668 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. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current OCF Margin % of 1.50% is 82% 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current OCF Margin % is 1.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a current OCF Margin % of 1.50%. The current OCF Margin % is 1.50% and 82% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.33. Walgreens Boots Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current OCF Margin % is 1.50% as of May. 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.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Business Description

Address 108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.