J (Jacobs Solutions) OCF Margin %: -13.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


J Jacobs Solutions Inc J
74 GF Score
Price $122.04
GF Value $133.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Jacobs Solutions OCF Margin %?

Jacobs Solutions J +0.94% 74 OCF Margin % is -13.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates J with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks worse than 56.63% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Jacobs Solutions's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-484 Mil. Jacobs Solutions's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,695 Mil. Therefore, Jacobs Solutions's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.10%.

As of today, Jacobs Solutions's current OCF Yield % is 3.97%.

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

J' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: 5.83   Max: 9.17
Current: 4.34


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Jacobs Solutions was 9.17%. The lowest was -2.88%. And the median was 5.83%.

J's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
56.63% of 1771 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.92 vs J: 4.34


Jacobs Solutions OCF Margin % Related Terms


Jacobs Solutions OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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.

Jacobs Solutions OCF Margin % Chart

Jacobs Solutions Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.15 4.85 8.98 9.17 5.71

Jacobs Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.31 9.65 12.14 11.56 -13.10

J vs IESC, DY, BLD: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.


Jacobs Solutions OCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Jacobs Solutions OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Jacobs Solutions's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=686.704/12029.783
=5.71 %

Jacobs Solutions'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 )
=-484.121/3694.881
=-13.10 %

* 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 -13.10% mean?
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a OCF Margin % of -13.10% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1003 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' OCF Margin % too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current OCF Margin % is -13.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1003 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' OCF Margin % compare to IESC and DY?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1003 out of 1771 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.92. 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 1,771 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 Jacobs Solutions 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. Jacobs Solutions's current OCF Margin % is -13.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.71, compared to a current price of $122.04 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -13.10%. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current OCF Margin % is -13.10% 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $122.04 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.71. GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for J:

  • OCF Margin %: -13.10%
  • GF Value™: $133.71 vs. price of $122.04 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Jacobs Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges J:Mexico0JOI:UKZ0Y:Germany
Address 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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