HerculesLSE:HERC +6.82%56 OCF Margin % is -4.05% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks worse than 68.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hercules's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HERC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.77 Med: 3.98 Max: 15.04
Current: 2.74
During the past 9 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hercules was 15.04%. The lowest was -10.77%. And the median was 3.98%.
LSE:HERC's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 68.79% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.075
vs LSE:HERC: 2.74
Hercules OCF Margin % Related Terms
Hercules OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules'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:HERC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.
Hercules OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules'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.
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a OCF Margin % of -4.05% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #736 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Hercules' OCF Margin % too high?
Hercules' current OCF Margin % is -4.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #736 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' OCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #736 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Hercules in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.08. 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.08, based on 1,070 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current OCF Margin % is -4.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.24 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -4.05%. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current OCF Margin % is -4.05% 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.24 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
OCF Margin %: -4.05%
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.24 (45.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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