L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) OCF Margin %: 23.87% (As of Dec. 2025) — 21% Above Median


CHIX:ORP L'Oreal SA CHIX:ORP
93 GF Score
Price €377.70
GF Value €413.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is L'Oreal OCF Margin %?

L'Oreal CHIX:ORP -0.01% 93 OCF Margin % is 23.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 19.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ORP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €413.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks better than 88.54% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. L'Oreal's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,150 Mil. L'Oreal's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €21,579 Mil. Therefore, L'Oreal's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.87%.

As of today, L'Oreal's current OCF Yield % is 4.32%.

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

CHIX:ORp' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.41   Med: 19.65   Max: 23.05
Current: 19.65


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of L'Oreal was 23.05%. The lowest was 16.41%. And the median was 19.65%.

CHIX:ORp's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
88.54% of 1955 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47 vs CHIX:ORp: 19.65


L'Oreal OCF Margin % Related Terms


L'Oreal OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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.

L'Oreal OCF Margin % Chart

L'Oreal Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.84 16.41 18.47 19.05 19.65

L'Oreal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.21 12.51 25.83 15.61 23.87

CHIX:ORP vs PG, CL, KVUE: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal'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.


L'Oreal OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal's OCF Margin % falls into.


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L'Oreal OCF Margin % Calculation

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

L'Oreal's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=8656.9/44052
=19.65 %

L'Oreal's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=5149.8/21578.7
=23.87 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 23.87% mean?
L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) has a OCF Margin % of 23.87% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 19.65. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's OCF Margin % has ranged from 16.41 to 23.05. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #224 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is L'Oreal's OCF Margin % too high?
L'Oreal's current OCF Margin % of 23.87% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 19.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.41 to a high of 23.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. L'Oreal's value of 23.87% is 268.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #224 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's OCF Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #224 out of 1955 companies for OCF Margin %. This places L'Oreal in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. L'Oreal's value of 23.87% is 268.9% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 16.41 to 23.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.65 vs. the industry median of 6.47, L'Oreal 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,955 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. L'Oreal's current OCF Margin % of 23.87% is 268.9% 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current OCF Margin % is 23.87%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 19.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €413.71, compared to a current price of €377.70 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 23.87%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 19.65 and 268.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP), the current OCF Margin % is 23.87% 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €377.70 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €413.71. GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ORP:

  • OCF Margin %: 23.87% (21% above median its 10-year median of 19.65)
  • GF Value™: €413.71 vs. price of €377.70 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 268.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#224 of 1955)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ORP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


L'Oreal Business Description

Address 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92117
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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