ETS Group (HKSE:08031) OCF Margin %: -30.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:08031 ETS Group Ltd HKSE:08031
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.41
GF Value HK$0.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ETS Group OCF Margin %?

ETS Group HKSE:08031 46 OCF Margin % is -30.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08031 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, ETS Group ranks worse than 87.1% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. ETS Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-10.72 Mil. ETS Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$35.23 Mil. Therefore, ETS Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -30.43%.

As of today, ETS Group's current OCF Yield % is -4.71%.

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

HKSE:08031' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.79   Med: 14.02   Max: 29.53
Current: -8.79


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of ETS Group was 29.53%. The lowest was -8.79%. And the median was 14.02%.

HKSE:08031's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
87.1% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.815 vs HKSE:08031: -8.79


ETS Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


ETS Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ETS 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.

ETS Group OCF Margin % Chart

ETS Group 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 -8.18 29.53 6.93 17.86 -8.79

ETS Group 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 -1.66 19.36 16.17 9.09 -30.43

HKSE:08031 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, ETS 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.


ETS Group OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ETS Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:08031
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ETS Group OCF Margin % Calculation

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

ETS 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 )
=-6.847/77.853
=-8.79 %

ETS 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 )
=-10.721/35.228
=-30.43 %

* 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 -30.43% mean?
ETS Group (HKSE:08031) has a OCF Margin % of -30.43% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ETS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #932 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is ETS Group's OCF Margin % too high?
ETS Group's current OCF Margin % is -30.43%. Based on the distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #932 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ETS Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETS Group's OCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ETS Group ranks #932 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This places ETS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.82. 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.82, based on 1,070 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 ETS Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETS Group's current OCF Margin % is -30.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group (HKSE:08031) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 127.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -30.43%. ETS Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031), the current OCF Margin % is -30.43% 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 127.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18. GuruFocus considers ETS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08031:

  • OCF Margin %: -30.43%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$0.41 (127.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ETS Group Business Description

Address 1163 Canton Road, 4th Floor, China Paint Building, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
ETS Group Ltd is engaged in providing comprehensive multi-media contact services, contact centre system and staff insourcing in Hong Kong. It has its services in six operating segments: Outsourcing inbound contact service, Outsourcing outbound contact service, Staff insourcing service, Contact service centre & service centre facilities management service, and The System and software business. Key revenue is earned from Staff insourcing services.
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