Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL) OCF Margin %: 25.38% (As of Mar. 2026) — 558% Above Median

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IST:KARCL Kardemir Celik Sanayi AS IST:KARCL
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What is Kardemir Celiknayi AS OCF Margin %?

Kardemir Celiknayi AS IST:KARCL +5.94% 6 OCF Margin % is 25.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 558% above its 10-year median of 3.86. GuruFocus rates IST:KARCL with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Kardemir Celiknayi AS ranks better than 94.6% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺1,680 Mil. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺6,617 Mil. Therefore, Kardemir Celiknayi AS's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.38%.

As of today, Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current OCF Yield % is 1.42%.

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

IST:KARCL' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45   Med: 3.86   Max: 6.8
Current: 25.38


During the past 3 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Kardemir Celiknayi AS was 6.80%. The lowest was -1.45%. And the median was 3.86%.

IST:KARCL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
94.6% of 611 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.02 vs IST:KARCL: 25.38


Kardemir Celiknayi AS OCF Margin % Related Terms


Kardemir Celiknayi AS OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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.

Kardemir Celiknayi AS OCF Margin % Chart

Kardemir Celiknayi AS Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
6.80 -1.45 3.86

Kardemir Celiknayi AS Quarterly Data
Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % 0.00 0.00 -19.35 0.00 25.38

IST:KARCL vs NUE, STLD, RS: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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.


Kardemir Celiknayi AS OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kardemir Celiknayi AS's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kardemir Celiknayi AS's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Kardemir Celiknayi AS OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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 )
=887.045/22971.91
=3.86 %

Kardemir Celiknayi AS'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 )
=1679.741/6617.483
=25.38 %

* 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 25.38% mean?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL) has a OCF Margin % of 25.38% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Kardemir Celiknayi AS and its competitors. This is 558% above median its historical median of 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Kardemir Celiknayi AS ranks #33 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Kardemir Celiknayi AS's OCF Margin % too high?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current OCF Margin % of 25.38% is 558% above median its 10-year median of 3.86. The Steel industry median OCF Margin % is 5.02. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's value of 25.38% is 405.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kardemir Celiknayi AS ranks #33 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kardemir Celiknayi AS has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kardemir Celiknayi AS's OCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kardemir Celiknayi AS ranks #33 out of 611 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Kardemir Celiknayi AS in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.02. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's value of 25.38% is 405.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.86 vs. the industry median of 5.02, Kardemir Celiknayi AS 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 Steel company?
The median OCF Margin % among Steel companies is 5.02, based on 611 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. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current OCF Margin % of 25.38% is 405.6% 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 Kardemir Celiknayi AS and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's current OCF Margin % is 25.38%, which is 558% above median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kardemir Celiknayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL) has a current OCF Margin % of 25.38%. The current OCF Margin % is 25.38%, which is 558% above median its 10-year median of 3.86 and 405.6% above the Steel industry median of 5.02. Kardemir Celiknayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 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 Kardemir Celiknayi AS (IST:KARCL), the current OCF Margin % is 25.38% 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.

Kardemir Celiknayi AS Business Description

Address Akcesme Mah, Cigdem Cad. No:1, Merkezefendi, Denizli, TUR
Kardemir Celik Sanayi AS manufactures equal angles, flat bars, square bars, NPU and NPI profiles, T-bars, and round bars in various dimensions and in accordance with international standards. Its products are Billet Iron, Film Rod, and Reinforcement Steel.
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