GivaudanGVDBF -5.73%80 OCF Margin % is 35.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 18.56. GuruFocus rates GVDBF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4,477.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 87.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GVDBF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.32 Med: 18.56 Max: 21.92
Current: 20.38
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Givaudan was 21.92%. The lowest was 13.32%. And the median was 18.56%.
GVDBF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.17% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs GVDBF: 20.38
Givaudan OCF Margin % Related Terms
Givaudan OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan'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.
Givaudan (GVDBF) has a OCF Margin % of 35.03% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 18.56. Over the past decade, Givaudan's OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.32 to 21.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #203 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Givaudan's OCF Margin % too high?
Givaudan's current OCF Margin % of 35.03% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 18.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.32 to a high of 21.92. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Givaudan's value of 35.03% is 324.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #203 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #203 out of 1582 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Givaudan in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Givaudan's value of 35.03% is 324.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.32 to 21.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.56 vs. the industry median of 8.25, Givaudan 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.25, based on 1,582 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. Givaudan's current OCF Margin % of 35.03% is 324.6% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Givaudan's current OCF Margin % is 35.03%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 18.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (GVDBF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4,477.20, compared to a current price of $3,991.44 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 35.03%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 18.56 and 324.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.25. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (GVDBF), the current OCF Margin % is 35.03% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Givaudan (GVDBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3,991.44 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4,477.20.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GVDBF:
OCF Margin %: 35.03% (89% above median its 10-year median of 18.56)
GF Value™: $4,477.20 vs. price of $3,991.44 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 324.6% above the Chemicals median (#203 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GVDBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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