CEPSLSE:CEPS 28 OCF Margin % is -22.33% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, CEPS ranks better than 92.72% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. CEPS's Cash Flow from Operations for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.55 Mil. CEPS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-6.94 Mil. Therefore, CEPS's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -22.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEPS's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CEPS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 6.93 Max: 34.87
Current: 31.95
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of CEPS was 34.87%. The lowest was 0.19%. And the median was 6.93%.
LSE:CEPS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.72% of 1772
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs LSE:CEPS: 31.95
CEPS OCF Margin % Related Terms
CEPS OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEPS'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.
LSE:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS'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.
CEPS OCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS'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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a OCF Margin % of -22.33% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on CEPS and its competitors. Over the past decade, CEPS's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.19 to 34.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #129 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is CEPS's OCF Margin % too high?
CEPS's current OCF Margin % is -22.33%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 34.87. Based on the distribution chart, CEPS ranks #129 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's OCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #129 out of 1772 companies for OCF Margin %. This places CEPS in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. Historically, CEPS's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.19 to 34.87 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 Construction company?
The median OCF Margin % among Construction companies is 5.94, based on 1,772 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 CEPS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEPS's current OCF Margin % is -22.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 234.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -22.33%. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current OCF Margin % is -22.33% as of Dec. 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 234.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
OCF Margin %: -22.33%
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.44 (234.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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