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Crookes BrothersJSE:CKS 46 OCF Margin % is -12.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks better than 54.82% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a OCF Margin % of -12.00% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #885 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Crookes Brothers' OCF Margin % too high?
Crookes Brothers' current OCF Margin % is -12.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #885 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' OCF Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #885 out of 1959 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Crookes Brothers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.59. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.59, based on 1,959 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current OCF Margin % is -12.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -12.00%. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current OCF Margin % is -12.00% 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18.
GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:
OCF Margin %: -12.00%
GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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