Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) OCF Margin %: 31.21% (As of Jun. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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COL:CTC.N0000 Ceylon Tobacco Co PLC COL:CTC.N0000
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What is Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Margin %?

Ceylon Tobacco Co COL:CTC.N0000 93 OCF Margin % is 31.21% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 47.47. GuruFocus rates COL:CTC.N0000 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of රු1,410.70. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Ceylon Tobacco Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was රු5,170 Mil. Ceylon Tobacco Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was රු16,565 Mil. Therefore, Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.21%.

As of today, Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Yield % is 8.03%.

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

COL:CTC.N0000' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.87   Med: 47.47   Max: 64.24
Current: 39.13


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ceylon Tobacco Co was 64.24%. The lowest was 23.87%. And the median was 47.47%.

COL:CTC.N0000's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Tobacco Products industry.
Industry Median: 7.1 vs COL:CTC.N0000: 39.13


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Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.

Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Margin % Chart

Ceylon Tobacco Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Ceylon Tobacco Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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COL:CTC.N0000 vs PM, MO, TPB: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.


Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ceylon Tobacco Co'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 )
=30996.113/66563.436
=46.57 %

Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5170/16565
=31.21 %

* 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 31.21% mean?
Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) has a OCF Margin % of 31.21% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ceylon Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 47.47. Over the past decade, Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 23.87 to 64.24.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Margin % of 31.21% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 47.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.87 to a high of 64.24. The Tobacco Products industry median OCF Margin % is 7.10. Ceylon Tobacco Co's value of 31.21% is 339.6% above this industry median. Overall, Ceylon Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % compare to PM and MO?
Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Margin % of 31.21% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.10. Ceylon Tobacco Co's value of 31.21% is 339.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ceylon Tobacco Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 23.87 to 64.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.47 vs. the industry median of 7.10, Ceylon Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 7.10, based on 47 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. Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Margin % of 31.21% is 339.6% 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Margin % is 31.21%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 47.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) has a current OCF Margin % of 31.21%. The stock's GF Value™ is රු1,410.70, compared to a current price of රු1,770.00 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 31.21%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 47.47 and 339.6% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.10. Ceylon Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000), the current OCF Margin % is 31.21% as of Jun. 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceylon Tobacco Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of රු1,770.00 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of රු1,410.70.

Key valuation signals for COL:CTC.N0000:

  • OCF Margin %: 31.21% (34% below median its 10-year median of 47.47)
  • GF Value™: රු1,410.70 vs. price of රු1,770.00 (25.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 339.6% above the Tobacco Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the COL:CTC.N0000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ceylon Tobacco Co Business Description

Address No. 178, Srimath Ramanathan Mawatha, PO Box :18, Colombo, LKA, 15
Ceylon Tobacco Co PLC is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of cigarettes. Its brand portfolio includes Dunhill Blue, Dunhill Tube, John Player Gold Leaf (20's and 12's), John Player Gold Pro, John Player Gold, Benson & Hedges and Capstan. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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