Halfords GroupLSE:HFD +20.56%75 OCF Margin % is 9.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 9.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:HFD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks better than 67.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halfords Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HFD'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.58 Med: 9.86 Max: 21.06
Current: 10.34
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Halfords Group was 21.06%. The lowest was 6.58%. And the median was 9.86%.
LSE:HFD's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.7% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 5.525
vs LSE:HFD: 10.34
Halfords Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
Halfords Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halfords Group'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:HFD vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group OCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Halfords Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halfords Group'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.
Halfords Group (LSE:HFD) has a OCF Margin % of 9.17% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Halfords Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.86. Over the past decade, Halfords Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.58 to 21.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #363 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Halfords Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Halfords Group's current OCF Margin % of 9.17% is near median its 10-year median of 9.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.58 to a high of 21.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. Halfords Group's value of 9.17% is 66% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #363 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's OCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #363 out of 1124 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Halfords Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. Halfords Group's value of 9.17% is 66% above this benchmark. Historically, Halfords Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.58 to 21.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.86 vs. the industry median of 5.53, Halfords Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.53, based on 1,124 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. Halfords Group's current OCF Margin % of 9.17% is 66% 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halfords Group's current OCF Margin % is 9.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group (LSE:HFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.59, compared to a current price of £2.17 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 9.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.86 and 66% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.53. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Halfords Group (LSE:HFD), the current OCF Margin % is 9.17% 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 Halfords Group (LSE:HFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.17 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.59.
GuruFocus considers Halfords Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HFD:
OCF Margin %: 9.17% (near median its 10-year median of 9.86)
GF Value™: £1.59 vs. price of £2.17 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#363 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
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