Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) OCF Margin %: -26.61% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00953 Shaw Brothers Holdings Ltd HKSE:00953
39 GF Score
Price HK$0.19
GF Value HK$0.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Shaw Brothers Holdings OCF Margin %?

Shaw Brothers Holdings HKSE:00953 +3.33% 39 OCF Margin % is -26.61% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00953 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks worse than 88.94% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Shaw Brothers Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-13.9 Mil. Shaw Brothers Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$52.3 Mil. Therefore, Shaw Brothers Holdings's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -26.61%.

As of today, Shaw Brothers Holdings's current OCF Yield % is -18.03%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shaw Brothers Holdings's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00953' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.53   Med: -12.24   Max: 52.04
Current: -28.25


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Shaw Brothers Holdings was 52.04%. The lowest was -64.53%. And the median was -12.24%.

HKSE:00953's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
88.94% of 1004 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.895 vs HKSE:00953: -28.25


Shaw Brothers Holdings OCF Margin % Related Terms


Shaw Brothers Holdings OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shaw Brothers Holdings'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.

Shaw Brothers Holdings OCF Margin % Chart

Shaw Brothers Holdings 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 26.78 -12.10 -45.80 -12.38 -28.25

Shaw Brothers Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -26.74 61.16 -36.49 -28.98 -26.61

HKSE:00953 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Shaw Brothers Holdings'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.


Shaw Brothers Holdings OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shaw Brothers Holdings's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shaw Brothers Holdings's OCF Margin % falls into.


HKSE:00953
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Shaw Brothers Holdings OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Shaw Brothers Holdings'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 )
=-47.977/169.821
=-28.25 %

Shaw Brothers Holdings's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-13.918/52.3
=-26.61 %

* 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 -26.61% mean?
Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) has a OCF Margin % of -26.61% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Shaw Brothers Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks #893 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Shaw Brothers Holdings' OCF Margin % too high?
Shaw Brothers Holdings' current OCF Margin % is -26.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks #893 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shaw Brothers Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shaw Brothers Holdings' OCF Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks #893 out of 1004 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Shaw Brothers Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.90. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.90, based on 1,004 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 Shaw Brothers Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shaw Brothers Holdings's current OCF Margin % is -26.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shaw Brothers Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -26.61%. Shaw Brothers Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953), the current OCF Margin % is -26.61% 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 Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shaw Brothers Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers Shaw Brothers Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00953:

  • OCF Margin %: -26.61%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.19 (35.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shaw Brothers Holdings Business Description

Address 25 Westlands Road, Suite 1706, 17th Floor, Berkshire House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Shaw Brothers Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Films, drama, and non-drama, and Artiste and event management that provides artiste and event management services. It generates maximum revenue from the Films, drama, and non-drama segment that includes investments, productions, and distribution of films, drama and non-drama. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and also has its presence in Hong Kong and other countries.
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