Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) OCF Margin %: -27.96% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SY4 Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4
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GF Value €5.84
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What is Ascent Industries Co OCF Margin %?

Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4 -0.85% 50 OCF Margin % is -27.96% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks worse than 88.98% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Ascent Industries Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-4.70 Mil. Ascent Industries Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.79 Mil. Therefore, Ascent Industries Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.96%.

As of today, Ascent Industries Co's current OCF Yield % is -4.16%.

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

FRA:SY4' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.56   Med: 3.91   Max: 18.18
Current: -6.94


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ascent Industries Co was 18.18%. The lowest was -7.56%. And the median was 3.91%.

FRA:SY4's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
88.98% of 1579 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24 vs FRA:SY4: -6.94


Ascent Industries Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Ascent Industries Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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* 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.

Ascent Industries Co OCF Margin % Chart

Ascent Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.69 2.13 11.95 18.18 -0.69

Ascent Industries Co 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 -3.92 -7.48 6.66 1.42 -27.96

FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries 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.


Ascent Industries Co OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ascent Industries Co OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Ascent Industries 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 )
=-0.443/64
=-0.69 %

Ascent Industries Co'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 )
=-4.695/16.794
=-27.96 %

* 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 -27.96% mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a OCF Margin % of -27.96% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #1405 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current OCF Margin % is -27.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #1405 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's OCF Margin % compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #1405 out of 1579 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,579 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current OCF Margin % is -27.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -27.96%. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current OCF Margin % is -27.96% 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:

  • OCF Margin %: -27.96%
  • GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ascent Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ACNT:USA
Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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