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NictusJSE:NCS 46 OCF Margin % is 165.73% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NCS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nictus ranks worse than 90.7% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Nictus'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:NCS vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nictus'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.
Nictus OCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nictus's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nictus'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.
Nictus (JSE:NCS) has a OCF Margin % of 165.73% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Nictus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nictus ranks #1024 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Nictus' OCF Margin % too high?
Nictus' current OCF Margin % is 165.73%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Margin % is 5.41. Nictus' value of 165.73% is 2963.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nictus ranks #1024 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nictus has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nictus' OCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nictus ranks #1024 out of 1129 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Nictus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.41. Nictus' value of 165.73% is 2963.4% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.41, based on 1,129 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. Nictus's current OCF Margin % of 165.73% is 2963.4% 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 Nictus and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nictus's current OCF Margin % is 165.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nictus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus (JSE:NCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.18, compared to a current price of R2.90 — trading 145.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 165.73% and 2963.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.41. Nictus' 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS), the current OCF Margin % is 165.73% 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.90 is trading 145.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.18.
GuruFocus considers Nictus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NCS:
OCF Margin %: 165.73%
GF Value™: R1.18 vs. price of R2.90 (145.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2963.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#1024 of 1129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nictus Ltd operates as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics through the Nictus Furnishers brand and a short-term insurer through the Corporate Guarantee brand. The company owns three furniture retail stores located in Makhado, Polokwane and Randburg, South Africa. It operates in two segments namely Furniture segment and Insurance segment provides short-term insurance. Majority of the revenue is derived from the retailing of furniture and other products.
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