Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) OCF Margin %: 5.78% (As of Dec. 2025) — 81% Below Median

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HKSE:01823 Huayu Expressway Group Ltd HKSE:01823
39 GF Score
Price HK$1.30
GF Value HK$0.33
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What is Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin %?

Huayu Expressway Group HKSE:01823 -0.38% 39 OCF Margin % is 5.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 30.07. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01823 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Huayu Expressway Group ranks better than 70.65% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Huayu Expressway Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$4.1 Mil. Huayu Expressway Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$71.3 Mil. Therefore, Huayu Expressway Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.78%.

As of today, Huayu Expressway Group's current OCF Yield % is 2.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Huayu Expressway Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01823' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -126.43   Med: 30.07   Max: 72.17
Current: 10.9


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Huayu Expressway Group was 72.17%. The lowest was -126.43%. And the median was 30.07%.

HKSE:01823's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
70.65% of 1772 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.915 vs HKSE:01823: 10.90


Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huayu Expressway Group'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.

Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin % Chart

Huayu Expressway Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Huayu Expressway Group Semi-Annual Data
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Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Huayu Expressway Group'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.


Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Huayu Expressway Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huayu Expressway Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Huayu Expressway Group OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Huayu Expressway Group'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 )
=16.949/155.117
=10.93 %

Huayu Expressway Group'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 )
=4.122/71.343
=5.78 %

* 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 5.78% mean?
Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) has a OCF Margin % of 5.78% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Huayu Expressway Group and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 30.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #520 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Huayu Expressway Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Huayu Expressway Group's current OCF Margin % of 5.78% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 30.07. The Construction industry median OCF Margin % is 5.92. Huayu Expressway Group's value of 5.78% is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #520 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huayu Expressway Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huayu Expressway Group's OCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #520 out of 1772 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Huayu Expressway Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.92. Huayu Expressway Group's value of 5.78% is 2.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.07 vs. the industry median of 5.92, Huayu Expressway Group has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median OCF Margin % among Construction companies is 5.92, based on 1,772 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. Huayu Expressway Group's current OCF Margin % of 5.78% is 2.3% below 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 Huayu Expressway Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huayu Expressway Group's current OCF Margin % is 5.78%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 30.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huayu Expressway Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.33, compared to a current price of HK$1.30 — trading 292.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 5.78%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 30.07 and 2.3% below the Construction industry median of 5.92. Huayu Expressway Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823), the current OCF Margin % is 5.78% 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 Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huayu Expressway Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.30 is trading 292.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.33. GuruFocus considers Huayu Expressway Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01823:

  • OCF Margin %: 5.78% (81% below median its 10-year median of 30.07)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.33 vs. price of HK$1.30 (292.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.3% below the Construction median (#520 of 1772)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huayu Expressway Group Business Description

Address 89 Queensway, Lippo Centre, Unit 1205, 12th Floor, Tower 1, Hong Kong, HKG
Huayu Expressway Group Ltd is principally engaged in the construction, operation and management of the Qing Ping Expressway in the PRC. It also engages in the trading business of liquor and spirits in collaboration with the Kweichow Moutai Group and is the sole distributor of the Huamaojiu (liquor brand), as well as engages in winemaking and its other related businesses. It has two reportable segments Qing Ping Expressway, construction, operation and management of the Qing Ping Expressway; and Liquor and spirits, mainly distribution of Huamaojiu. The majority of the revenue comes from the Liquor and spirits segment. The company has presence in a single geographical region, which is Mainland China.
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