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Latham (James)LSE:LTHM -0.47%75 OCF Margin % is 6.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:LTHM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Latham (James) ranks worse than 54.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Latham (James)'s OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LTHM'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 4.78 Max: 8.55
Current: 4.91
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Latham (James) was 8.55%. The lowest was 3.17%. And the median was 4.78%.
LSE:LTHM's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 54.45% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 5.57
vs LSE:LTHM: 4.91
Latham (James) OCF Margin % Related Terms
Latham (James) OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Latham (James)'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:LTHM vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Latham (James)'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.
Latham (James) OCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Latham (James)'s OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latham (James)'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.
Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) has a OCF Margin % of 6.27% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Latham (James) and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 4.78. Over the past decade, Latham (James)'s OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.17 to 8.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #153 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Latham (James)'s OCF Margin % too high?
Latham (James)'s current OCF Margin % of 6.27% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 8.55. The Forest Products industry median OCF Margin % is 5.57. Latham (James)'s value of 6.27% is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #153 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Latham (James) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham (James)'s OCF Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #153 out of 281 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Latham (James) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.57. Latham (James)'s value of 6.27% is 12.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Latham (James)'s own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.17 to 8.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 5.57, Latham (James) 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 Forest Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 5.57, based on 281 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. Latham (James)'s current OCF Margin % of 6.27% is 12.6% 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 Latham (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Latham (James)'s current OCF Margin % is 6.27%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 4.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham (James) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.91, compared to a current price of £10.65 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.27%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 12.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 5.57. Latham (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM), the current OCF Margin % is 6.27% 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £10.65 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.91.
GuruFocus considers Latham (James) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LTHM:
OCF Margin %: 6.27% (31% above median its 10-year median of 4.78)
GF Value™: £11.91 vs. price of £10.65 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% above the Forest Products median (#153 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LTHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Latham (James) PLC is an importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, joinery quality softwood, and hardwood and hardwood flooring. The firm's only operating segment is timber importing and distribution. Geographically, the company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe. The company's products include Panels, Melamine, Veneered, Laminates, Solid Surface, Door Blanks, and others.
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