BHP GroupCHIX:BHPL -4.07%82 OCF Margin % is 33.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 40.35. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BHPL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £22.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Metals & Mining companies, BHP Group ranks better than 82.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BHP Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BHPl'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.75 Med: 40.35 Max: 49.42
Current: 36.56
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of BHP Group was 49.42%. The lowest was 34.75%. And the median was 40.35%.
CHIX:BHPl's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.62% of 846
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.465
vs CHIX:BHPl: 36.56
BHP Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
BHP Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BHP Group'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, BHP Group'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.
BHP Group OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, BHP Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BHP Group'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.
BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL) has a OCF Margin % of 33.59% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on BHP Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 40.35. Over the past decade, BHP Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 34.75 to 49.42. According to the industry distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #147 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is BHP Group's OCF Margin % too high?
BHP Group's current OCF Margin % of 33.59% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 40.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.75 to a high of 49.42. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. BHP Group's value of 33.59% is 652.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #147 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BHP Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BHP Group's OCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, BHP Group ranks #147 out of 846 companies for OCF Margin %. This places BHP Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. BHP Group's value of 33.59% is 652.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BHP Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 34.75 to 49.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.35 vs. the industry median of 4.47, BHP Group 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. BHP Group's current OCF Margin % of 33.59% is 652.3% 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 BHP Group 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. BHP Group's current OCF Margin % is 33.59%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 40.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BHP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £22.92, compared to a current price of £31.11 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 33.59%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 40.35 and 652.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. BHP Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL), the current OCF Margin % is 33.59% 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 BHP Group (CHIX:BHPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHP Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £31.11 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £22.92.
GuruFocus considers BHP Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BHPL:
OCF Margin %: 33.59% (17% below median its 10-year median of 40.35)
GF Value™: £22.92 vs. price of £31.11 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 652.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#147 of 846)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BHPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BHP is a global diversified miner mainly supplying iron ore and copper. The merger of BHP Limited and Billiton PLC created the present-day BHP Group. The dual-listed structure from the 2001 BHP and Billiton merger was collapsed in 2022. Major assets include Pilbara iron ore and Escondida copper. Onshore US oil and gas assets were sold in 2018, and the remaining Petroleum assets were spun off and merged with Woodside in 2022, with BHP vesting the Woodside shares it received to BHP shareholders. It purchased copper miner Oz Minerals in fiscal 2023 and half of the Vicuna copper joint venture in fiscal 2025. It is entering the potash market through the development of its Jansen project in Canada. However, due to low prices, BHP placed its nickel business on care and maintenance in 2024.
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