China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) OCF Margin %: 9.63% (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Below Median

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HKSE:03318 China Boton Group Co Ltd HKSE:03318
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What is China Boton Group Co OCF Margin %?

China Boton Group Co HKSE:03318 52 OCF Margin % is 9.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03318 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, China Boton Group Co ranks worse than 59.17% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. China Boton Group Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$91 Mil. China Boton Group Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$948 Mil. Therefore, China Boton Group Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.63%.

As of today, China Boton Group Co's current OCF Yield % is 3.72%.

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

HKSE:03318' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.58   Med: 10.9   Max: 19.7
Current: 5.96


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of China Boton Group Co was 19.70%. The lowest was 5.58%. And the median was 10.90%.

HKSE:03318's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
59.17% of 1575 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.27 vs HKSE:03318: 5.96


China Boton Group Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


China Boton Group Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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.

China Boton Group Co OCF Margin % Chart

China Boton Group Co Annual Data
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OCF Margin %
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China Boton Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group 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.


China Boton Group Co OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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China Boton Group Co OCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Boton Group 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 )
=98.018/1652.219
=5.93 %

China Boton Group Co'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 )
=91.308/947.677
=9.63 %

* 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 9.63% mean?
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a OCF Margin % of 9.63% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 10.90. Over the past decade, China Boton Group Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.58 to 19.70. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #932 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is China Boton Group Co's OCF Margin % too high?
China Boton Group Co's current OCF Margin % of 9.63% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.58 to a high of 19.70. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.27. China Boton Group Co's value of 9.63% is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #932 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #932 out of 1575 companies for OCF Margin %. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.27. China Boton Group Co's value of 9.63% is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, China Boton Group Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.58 to 19.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 8.27, China Boton Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.27, based on 1,575 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. China Boton Group Co's current OCF Margin % of 9.63% is 16.4% 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current OCF Margin % is 9.63%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 10.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 9.63%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 16.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.27. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current OCF Margin % is 9.63% 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34. GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:

  • OCF Margin %: 9.63% (12% below median its 10-year median of 10.90)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.4% above the Chemicals median (#932 of 1575)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Boton Group Co Business Description

Address 368 Kwun Tong Road, Flat A-B, 37/F Boton Technology Innovation Tower, Kowloon, HKG
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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