China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 53 OCF Margin % is 9.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 21.39. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks better than 77.24% 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 Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines OCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a OCF Margin % of 9.33% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 21.39. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #229 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' OCF Margin % too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current OCF Margin % of 9.33% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 21.39. The Transportation industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. China Eastern Airlines' value of 9.33% is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #229 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' OCF Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #229 out of 1006 companies for OCF Margin %. This places China Eastern Airlines in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. China Eastern Airlines' value of 9.33% is 27.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.39 vs. the industry median of 12.95, China Eastern Airlines 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 a Transportation company?
The median OCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 12.95, based on 1,006 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. China Eastern Airlines's current OCF Margin % of 9.33% is 27.9% 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Margin % is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines's current OCF Margin % is 9.33%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 21.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 9.33%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 21.39 and 27.9% below the Transportation industry median of 12.95. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current OCF Margin % is 9.33% 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
OCF Margin %: 9.33% (56% below median its 10-year median of 21.39)
GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.47 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Transportation median (#229 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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