Sanbase (HKSE:08501) OCF Margin %: -3.45% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08501 Sanbase Corp Ltd HKSE:08501
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.90
GF Value HK$0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sanbase OCF Margin %?

Sanbase HKSE:08501 41 OCF Margin % is -3.45% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08501 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Business Services companies, Sanbase ranks worse than 55.9% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Sanbase's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-5.8 Mil. Sanbase's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$169.4 Mil. Therefore, Sanbase's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.45%.

As of today, Sanbase's current OCF Yield % is 10.65%.

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

HKSE:08501' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.93   Med: 2.98   Max: 8.08
Current: 5.56


During the past 11 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Sanbase was 8.08%. The lowest was -6.93%. And the median was 2.98%.

HKSE:08501's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
55.9% of 1068 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.98 vs HKSE:08501: 5.56


Sanbase OCF Margin % Related Terms


Sanbase OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanbase'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.

Sanbase OCF Margin % Chart

Sanbase Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.82 -1.25 8.08 -4.34 5.56

Sanbase Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 7.38 -8.77 -1.96 14.28 -3.45

HKSE:08501 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Sanbase'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.


Sanbase OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


HKSE:08501
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Sanbase OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Sanbase's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=19.178/344.706
=5.56 %

Sanbase's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-5.843/169.43
=-3.45 %

* 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 -3.45% mean?
Sanbase (HKSE:08501) has a OCF Margin % of -3.45% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sanbase and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanbase ranks #597 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Sanbase's OCF Margin % too high?
Sanbase's current OCF Margin % is -3.45%. Based on the distribution chart, Sanbase ranks #597 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanbase has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanbase's OCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sanbase ranks #597 out of 1068 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Sanbase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.98. 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 6.98, based on 1,068 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 Sanbase and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanbase's current OCF Margin % is -3.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanbase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase (HKSE:08501) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.90 — trading 210.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -3.45%. Sanbase's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501), the current OCF Margin % is -3.45% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.90 is trading 210.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers Sanbase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08501:

  • OCF Margin %: -3.45%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.90 (210.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanbase Business Description

Address 267-275 Des Voeux Road, 16th Floor, Loon Kee Building, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Sanbase Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in providing interior fit-out solutions. It focuses on providing services to clients whose offices are predominately situated in Grade A offices in Hong Kong and the PRC. The Company's segments cover Bare shell fit-out, Restacking, Reinstatement, Design, Churn works and Maintenance and others. It derives key revenue from Hong Kong as well as from Bare shell fit-out segment. The company operates in the PRC and Hong Kong.
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