Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) OCF Margin %: -6.03% (As of Sep. 2025)


What is Mothercare OCF Margin %?

Mothercare LSE:MTCF 12 OCF Margin % is -6.03% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTCF with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks worse than 81.23% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Mothercare's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.70 Mil. Mothercare's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £11.60 Mil. Therefore, Mothercare's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -6.03%.

As of today, Mothercare's current OCF Yield % is -13.72%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mothercare's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Mothercare was 9.82%. The lowest was -3.86%. And the median was 1.50%.

LSE:MTCF's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 5.525
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Mothercare OCF Margin % Related Terms

Mothercare OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mothercare'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.

Mothercare OCF Margin % Chart

Mothercare Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.03 9.82 5.88 8.54 -3.86

Mothercare Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.03 18.75 0.00 0.00 -6.03

Mothercare OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Mothercare's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-1.5/38.9
=-3.86 %

Mothercare's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.7/11.6
=-6.03 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -6.03% mean?
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) has a OCF Margin % of -6.03% as of Sep. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Mothercare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #913 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Mothercare's OCF Margin % too high?
Mothercare's current OCF Margin % is -6.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #913 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mothercare has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mothercare's OCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #913 out of 1124 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Mothercare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. 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. 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 Mothercare 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. Mothercare's current OCF Margin % is -6.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) has a current OCF Margin % of -6.03%. The current OCF Margin % is -6.03%. Mothercare's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Mothercare (LSE:MTCF), the current OCF Margin % is -6.03% as of Sep. 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.

Mothercare Business Description

Other Exchanges MTCl:UKMTC:UK
Address London Road, Westside 1, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GBR, HP3 9TD
Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.