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KAR:EPCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a OCF Margin % of -4.51% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. Over the past decade, Engro Polymer & Chemicals' OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.34 to 31.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #197 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' OCF Margin % too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current OCF Margin % is -4.51%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.34 to a high of 31.66. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #197 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #197 out of 1582 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Engro Polymer & Chemicals in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Historically, Engro Polymer & Chemicals' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.34 to 31.66 over the past decade. 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 1,582 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current OCF Margin % is -4.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.26, compared to a current price of ₨34.32 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -4.51%. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 12 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current OCF Margin % is -4.51% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨34.32 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.26.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
OCF Margin %: -4.51%
GF Value™: ₨46.26 vs. price of ₨34.32 (25.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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