AECI (JSE:AFEP.PFD) OCF Margin %: 11.80% (As of Dec. 2025) — 107% Above Median


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What is AECI OCF Margin %?

AECI JSE:AFEP.PFD 66 OCF Margin % is 11.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFEP.PFD with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, AECI ranks worse than 56.15% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. AECI's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,946.00 Mil. AECI's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R16,494.00 Mil. Therefore, AECI's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.80%.

As of today, AECI's current OCF Yield % is 15.95%.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of AECI was 10.48%. The lowest was -1.92%. And the median was 5.70%.

JSE:AFEP.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 8.25
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

AECI OCF Margin % Related Terms

AECI OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AECI'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.

AECI OCF Margin % Chart

AECI 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 2.79 -1.92 8.19 5.14 6.56

AECI 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 15.07 -1.68 11.39 1.05 11.80
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AECI OCF Margin % Calculation

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

AECI'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 )
=2110/32183
=6.56 %

AECI'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 )
=1946/16494
=11.80 %

* 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 11.80% mean?
AECI (JSE:AFEP.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 11.80% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #885 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is AECI's OCF Margin % too high?
AECI's current OCF Margin % of 11.80% is 107% above median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. AECI's value of 11.80% is 43% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AECI ranks #885 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #885 out of 1576 companies for OCF Margin %. This places AECI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. AECI's value of 11.80% is 43% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 8.25, AECI 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 8.25, based on 1,576 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. AECI's current OCF Margin % of 11.80% is 43% 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 AECI and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AECI's current OCF Margin % is 11.80%, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
AECI (JSE:AFEP.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 11.80%. The current OCF Margin % is 11.80%, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 43% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.25. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 AECI (JSE:AFEP.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 11.80% 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.

AECI Business Description

Other Exchanges AFE:South AfricaA7Z:Germany
Address Woodlands Drive, 24 The Woodlands, First Floor, AECI Place, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2191
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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