Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) OCF Margin %: 7.38% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LSE:PAGE Michael Page PLC LSE:PAGE
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Price £1.81
GF Value £3.14
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What is Michael Page OCF Margin %?

Michael Page LSE:PAGE -1.04% 61 OCF Margin % is 7.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 7.52. GuruFocus rates LSE:PAGE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Michael Page ranks worse than 67.35% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Michael Page's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £59 Mil. Michael Page's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £798 Mil. Therefore, Michael Page's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.38%.

As of today, Michael Page's current OCF Yield % is 9.72%.

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

LSE:PAGE' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11   Med: 7.52   Max: 10.52
Current: 3.11


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Michael Page was 10.52%. The lowest was 3.11%. And the median was 7.52%.

LSE:PAGE's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
67.35% of 1069 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.92 vs LSE:PAGE: 3.11


Michael Page OCF Margin % Related Terms


Michael Page OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Michael Page'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.

Michael Page OCF Margin % Chart

Michael Page Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.08 9.28 7.61 7.28 3.11

Michael Page Semi-Annual Data
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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 9.90 4.60 10.14 -1.17 7.38

LSE:PAGE vs KFY, RHI, TNET: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Michael Page'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.


Michael Page OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Michael Page's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Michael Page's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Michael Page OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Michael Page's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=49.622/1596.577
=3.11 %

Michael Page's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=58.93/798.151
=7.38 %

* 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 7.38% mean?
Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) has a OCF Margin % of 7.38% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Michael Page and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.52. Over the past decade, Michael Page's OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Michael Page ranks #720 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Michael Page's OCF Margin % too high?
Michael Page's current OCF Margin % of 7.38% is near median its 10-year median of 7.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 10.52. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 6.92. Michael Page's value of 7.38% is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Michael Page ranks #720 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Michael Page has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Michael Page's OCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Michael Page ranks #720 out of 1069 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Michael Page in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.92. Michael Page's value of 7.38% is 6.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Michael Page's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.52 vs. the industry median of 6.92, Michael Page 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.92, based on 1,069 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. Michael Page's current OCF Margin % of 7.38% is 6.6% 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 Michael Page and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Michael Page's current OCF Margin % is 7.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Michael Page stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.14, compared to a current price of £1.81 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 7.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.52 and 6.6% above the Business Services industry median of 6.92. Michael Page's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Michael Page (LSE:PAGE), the current OCF Margin % is 7.38% 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 Michael Page (LSE:PAGE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michael Page stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.81 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.14. GuruFocus considers Michael Page to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PAGE:

  • OCF Margin %: 7.38% (near median its 10-year median of 7.52)
  • GF Value™: £3.14 vs. price of £1.81 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.6% above the Business Services median (#720 of 1069)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PAGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Michael Page Business Description

Address 200 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone, Surrey, GBR, KT15 2NX
PageGroup PLC is engaged in providing recruitment consulting. The company is divided into three key brands: Page Executive, which provides management solutions for organizations regarding leadership talent; Michael Page, which provides recruits on a permanent, temporary, contract, and interim basis; and Page Personnel, which provides recruiting services at technical, administrative, clerical, and junior management levels. It derives the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region, followed by the United Kingdom. It also has its presence in the Asia Pacific and the Americas.
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