Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) OCF Margin %: -23.01% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:7JZ Ardagh Metal Packaging SA FRA:7JZ
61 GF Score
Price €4.16
GF Value €4.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ardagh Metal Packaging OCF Margin %?

Ardagh Metal Packaging FRA:7JZ +6.12% 61 OCF Margin % is -23.01% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JZ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Packaging & Containers companies, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks worse than 56.06% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Ardagh Metal Packaging's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-299 Mil. Ardagh Metal Packaging's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,301 Mil. Therefore, Ardagh Metal Packaging's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.01%.

As of today, Ardagh Metal Packaging's current OCF Yield % is 15.49%.

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

FRA:7JZ' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 9.68   Max: 12.8
Current: 7.13


During the past 7 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ardagh Metal Packaging was 12.80%. The lowest was 4.37%. And the median was 9.68%.

FRA:7JZ's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
56.06% of 396 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.25 vs FRA:7JZ: 7.13


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Ardagh Metal Packaging OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.

Ardagh Metal Packaging OCF Margin % Chart

Ardagh Metal Packaging Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.29 4.37 12.80 9.17 8.17

Ardagh Metal Packaging 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 -24.45 14.43 12.68 27.34 -23.01

FRA:7JZ vs GPK, GEF, TRS: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.


Ardagh Metal Packaging OCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ardagh Metal Packaging's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ardagh Metal Packaging's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Ardagh Metal Packaging OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ardagh Metal Packaging'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 )
=383.446/4694.438
=8.17 %

Ardagh Metal Packaging'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 )
=-299.29/1300.96
=-23.01 %

* 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 -23.01% mean?
Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) has a OCF Margin % of -23.01% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ardagh Metal Packaging's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.37 to 12.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #222 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging's OCF Margin % too high?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's current OCF Margin % is -23.01%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 12.80. Based on the distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #222 out of 396 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ardagh Metal Packaging has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardagh Metal Packaging's OCF Margin % compare to GPK and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #222 out of 396 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Ardagh Metal Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Historically, Ardagh Metal Packaging's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.37 to 12.80 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median OCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.25, based on 396 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. 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current OCF Margin % is -23.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.07, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -23.01%. Ardagh Metal Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ), the current OCF Margin % is -23.01% 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (FRA:7JZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.07. GuruFocus considers Ardagh Metal Packaging to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7JZ:

  • OCF Margin %: -23.01%
  • GF Value™: €4.07 vs. price of €4.16 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ardagh Metal Packaging Business Description

Other Exchanges AMBP:USA
Address 56, Rue Charles Martel, Luxembourg, LUX, L-2134
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. The company deals with multiple categories of products including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, sparkling waters, and wine. The geographical segments of the company includes Europe and the Americas. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
61GF Score

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