Fairvest (JSE:FTB) OCF Margin %: 40.27% (As of Mar. 2026) — 1139% Above Median

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What is Fairvest OCF Margin %?

Fairvest JSE:FTB +2.63% 47 OCF Margin % is 40.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1139% above its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of R3.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 REITs companies, Fairvest ranks better than 51.11% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Fairvest's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R509 Mil. Fairvest's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,263 Mil. Therefore, Fairvest's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.27%.

As of today, Fairvest's current OCF Yield % is 0.15%.

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

JSE:FTB' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79   Med: 3.25   Max: 8.56
Current: 43.31


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Fairvest was 8.56%. The lowest was 2.79%. And the median was 3.25%.

JSE:FTB's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.11% of 945 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 42.13 vs JSE:FTB: 43.31


Fairvest OCF Margin % Related Terms


Fairvest OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fairvest'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.

Fairvest OCF Margin % Chart

Fairvest Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
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Fairvest Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Jun13 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 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 34.00 37.49 37.73 46.80 40.27

JSE:FTB vs SPG, O, KIM: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Fairvest'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.


Fairvest OCF Margin % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Fairvest's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fairvest OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Fairvest'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 )
=923.329/2182.107
=42.31 %

Fairvest'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 )
=508.532/1262.719
=40.27 %

* 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 40.27% mean?
Fairvest (JSE:FTB) has a OCF Margin % of 40.27% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Fairvest and its competitors. This is 1139% above median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Fairvest's OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 8.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #462 out of 945 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Fairvest's OCF Margin % too high?
Fairvest's current OCF Margin % of 40.27% is 1139% above median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 8.56. The REITs industry median OCF Margin % is 42.13. Fairvest's value of 40.27% is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #462 out of 945 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's OCF Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #462 out of 945 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Fairvest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 42.13. Fairvest's value of 40.27% is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Fairvest's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 8.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 42.13, Fairvest has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median OCF Margin % among REITs companies is 42.13, based on 945 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. Fairvest's current OCF Margin % of 40.27% is 4.4% below 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 Fairvest and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median OCF Margin % is 42.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairvest's current OCF Margin % is 40.27%, which is 1139% above median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R3.08, compared to a current price of R7.03 — trading 128.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 40.27%, which is 1139% above median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 4.4% below the REITs industry median of 42.13. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB), the current OCF Margin % is 40.27% 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R7.03 is trading 128.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R3.08. GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTB:

  • OCF Margin %: 40.27% (1139% above median its 10-year median of 3.25)
  • GF Value™: R3.08 vs. price of R7.03 (128.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% below the REITs median (#462 of 945)

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


Fairvest Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, 3rd Floor, Upper Building, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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