Hill & SmithLSE:HILS 89 OCF Margin % is 16.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 10.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:HILS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Hill & Smith ranks better than 79.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hill & Smith's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HILS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.78 Med: 10.75 Max: 15.64
Current: 15.64
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hill & Smith was 15.64%. The lowest was 6.78%. And the median was 10.75%.
LSE:HILS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.29% of 1772
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs LSE:HILS: 15.64
Hill & Smith OCF Margin % Related Terms
Hill & Smith OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hill & Smith'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:HILS vs PWR, FIX, EME: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hill & Smith'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.
Hill & Smith OCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hill & Smith's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hill & Smith'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.
Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS) has a OCF Margin % of 16.90% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hill & Smith and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 10.75. Over the past decade, Hill & Smith's OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.78 to 15.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #367 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Hill & Smith's OCF Margin % too high?
Hill & Smith's current OCF Margin % of 16.90% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 10.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.78 to a high of 15.64. The Construction industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. Hill & Smith's value of 16.90% is 184.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #367 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hill & Smith has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hill & Smith's OCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #367 out of 1772 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Hill & Smith in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. Hill & Smith's value of 16.90% is 184.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hill & Smith's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.78 to 15.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.75 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Hill & Smith 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 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. Hill & Smith's current OCF Margin % of 16.90% is 184.5% 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 Hill & Smith 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. Hill & Smith's current OCF Margin % is 16.90%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 10.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hill & Smith stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.34, compared to a current price of £27.60 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.90%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 10.75 and 184.5% above the Construction industry median of 5.94. Hill & Smith's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS), the current OCF Margin % is 16.90% 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 Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £27.60 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.34.
GuruFocus considers Hill & Smith to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HILS:
OCF Margin %: 16.90% (57% above median its 10-year median of 10.75)
GF Value™: £20.34 vs. price of £27.60 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184.5% above the Construction median (#367 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HILS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hill & Smith PLC creates sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. It is organized into three segments namely: The US Engineered Solutions segment comprises all U.S operating companies excluding Galvanizing Services; the UK & India Engineered Solutions segment comprises all UK operating companies and India, excluding Galvanizing Services; and the Galvanizing Services segment contains a group of companies supplying galvanizing and related materials coating services. It derives maximum revenue from US Engineered Solutions segment. Geographically, the company operates in UK, Rest of Europe, North America, The Middle East, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world. It generates maximum revenue from North America.
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