Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) (COL:LMF.N0000) OCF Margin %: 9.45% (As of Mar. 2026)

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COL:LMF.N0000 Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC COL:LMF.N0000
66 GF Score
Price රු87.30
GF Value රු38.40
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What is Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) OCF Margin %?

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) COL:LMF.N0000 66 OCF Margin % is 9.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates COL:LMF.N0000 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of රු38.40. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was රු599 Mil. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was රු6,334 Mil. Therefore, Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.45%.

As of today, Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s current OCF Yield % is -1.99%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

COL:LMF.N0000' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.42   Med: -0.94   Max: 10.24
Current: -3.21


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) was 10.24%. The lowest was -19.42%. And the median was -0.94%.

COL:LMF.N0000's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.495 vs COL:LMF.N0000: -3.21


Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) OCF Margin % Related Terms


Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'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.

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) OCF Margin % Chart

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
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Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.21 6.78 -1.58 -29.09 9.45

COL:LMF.N0000 vs KHC, GIS, JBS: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'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.


Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % falls into.


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Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-696.27/21663.051
=-3.21 %

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=598.541/6334.06
=9.45 %

* 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 9.45% mean?
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) (COL:LMF.N0000) has a OCF Margin % of 9.45% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) and its competitors.
Is Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % too high?
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s current OCF Margin % is 9.45%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.50. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s value of 9.45% is 45.5% above this industry median. Overall, Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s OCF Margin % of 9.45% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.50. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s value of 9.45% is 45.5% above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.50, based on 1,952 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. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s current OCF Margin % of 9.45% is 45.5% 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 Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s current OCF Margin % is 9.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) stock overvalued right now?
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) (COL:LMF.N0000) has a current OCF Margin % of 9.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is රු38.40, compared to a current price of රු87.30 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 9.45% and 45.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.50. Lanka Milk Foods (CWE)'s overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) (COL:LMF.N0000), the current OCF Margin % is 9.45% 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 Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) (COL:LMF.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of රු87.30 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of රු38.40.

Key valuation signals for COL:LMF.N0000:

  • OCF Margin %: 9.45%
  • GF Value™: රු38.40 vs. price of රු87.30 (127.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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


Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) Business Description

Address No. 579/1, Negombo Road, Welisara, Ragama, LKA
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC is engaged in the business of importing, packing, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing milk-allied products. The company's operating segment includes Powdered Milk; Liquid Milk and Others, Agriculture, and Trading. It generates maximum revenue from the Liquid Milk and Others segment. The Liquid Milk and Others segment includes the operating chain of packing and selling of UHT products, Daily, Ambewela Farm Fresh Milk, and fruit juice.
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