Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC -3.26%91 OCF Margin % is 16.88% as of Nov. 2025, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 9.82. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R189.20 (Fairly Valued). Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 82.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hudaco Industries's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77 Med: 9.82 Max: 15.92
Current: 12.8
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hudaco Industries was 15.92%. The lowest was 4.77%. And the median was 9.82%.
JSE:HDC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.69% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.24
vs JSE:HDC: 12.80
Hudaco Industries OCF Margin % Related Terms
Hudaco Industries OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries OCF Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a OCF Margin % of 16.88% as of Nov. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 9.82. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.77 to 15.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #27 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Hudaco Industries' OCF Margin % too high?
Hudaco Industries' current OCF Margin % of 16.88% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 9.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 15.92. The Industrial Distribution industry median OCF Margin % is 6.24. Hudaco Industries' value of 16.88% is 170.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #27 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' OCF Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #27 out of 156 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Hudaco Industries in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.24. Hudaco Industries' value of 16.88% is 170.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.77 to 15.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.82 vs. the industry median of 6.24, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.24, based on 156 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. Hudaco Industries's current OCF Margin % of 16.88% is 170.5% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current OCF Margin % is 16.88%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 9.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R189.20, compared to a current price of R188.52 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.88%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 9.82 and 170.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.24. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current OCF Margin % is 16.88% as of Nov. 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.
Is Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R188.52 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R189.20.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
OCF Margin %: 16.88% (72% above median its 10-year median of 9.82)
GF Value™: R189.20 vs. price of R188.52 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#27 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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