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California ResourcesFRA:1CLD +1.27%68 OCF Margin % is 24.08% as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 21.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:1CLD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Oil & Gas companies, California Resources ranks better than 62.68% on this metric.
The historical data trend for California Resources'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.
FRA:1CLD vs CNX, CRK, MUR: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, California Resources'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.
California Resources OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, California Resources's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Resources'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.
California Resources (FRA:1CLD) has a OCF Margin % of 24.08% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on California Resources and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 21.33. Over the past decade, California Resources' OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.42 to 26.07. According to the industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #343 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is California Resources' OCF Margin % too high?
California Resources' current OCF Margin % of 24.08% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.42 to a high of 26.07. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 14.19. California Resources' value of 24.08% is 69.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Resources ranks #343 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, California Resources has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Resources' OCF Margin % compare to CNX and CRK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #343 out of 919 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts California Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 14.19. California Resources' value of 24.08% is 69.7% above this benchmark. Historically, California Resources' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.42 to 26.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.33 vs. the industry median of 14.19, California Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 14.19, based on 919 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. California Resources's current OCF Margin % of 24.08% is 69.7% 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 California Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 14.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Resources's current OCF Margin % is 24.08%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 21.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Resources (FRA:1CLD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.71, compared to a current price of €46.08 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 24.08%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.33 and 69.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 14.19. California Resources' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 California Resources (FRA:1CLD), the current OCF Margin % is 24.08% 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 California Resources (FRA:1CLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €46.08 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.71.
GuruFocus considers California Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1CLD:
OCF Margin %: 24.08% (13% above median its 10-year median of 21.33)
GF Value™: €49.71 vs. price of €46.08 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#343 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1CLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The company has operations spread across different properties in several oil and gas exploration basins in California and Utah, such as the Midway-Sunset, South Belridge, and McKittrick fields, in the San Joaquin Basin, and other properties located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Uinta, and the Ventura and Salinas basins. Additionally, the company is focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral ownership, and energy expertise for decarbonization by developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions-reducing projects. Its business is organized into two reporting segments: oil and natural gas, which generate maximum revenue, and carbon management.
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