Ajinomoto CoFRA:AJI -9.34%79 OCF Margin % is 17.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 11.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:AJI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks better than 80.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AJI'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.66 Med: 11.52 Max: 15.46
Current: 14.99
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ajinomoto Co was 15.46%. The lowest was 8.66%. And the median was 11.52%.
FRA:AJI's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.41% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47
vs FRA:AJI: 14.99
Ajinomoto Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co (FRA:AJI) has a OCF Margin % of 17.87% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 11.52. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.66 to 15.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #383 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current OCF Margin % of 17.87% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 11.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.66 to a high of 15.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Ajinomoto Co's value of 17.87% is 176.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #383 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's OCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #383 out of 1955 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Ajinomoto Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Ajinomoto Co's value of 17.87% is 176.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.66 to 15.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.52 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Ajinomoto 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 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. Ajinomoto Co's current OCF Margin % of 17.87% is 176.2% 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 Ajinomoto Co 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. Ajinomoto Co's current OCF Margin % is 17.87%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 11.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (FRA:AJI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.56, compared to a current price of €30.01 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 17.87%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 11.52 and 176.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ajinomoto Co (FRA:AJI), the current OCF Margin % is 17.87% 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 Ajinomoto Co (FRA:AJI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.01 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.56.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AJI:
OCF Margin %: 17.87% (55% above median its 10-year median of 11.52)
GF Value™: €19.56 vs. price of €30.01 (53.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#383 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AJI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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