Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) OCF Margin %: 3.42% (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Porta Communications OCF Margin %?

Porta Communications LSE:PTCM OCF Margin % is 3.42% as of Dec. 2018. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Porta Communications's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2018 was £0.59 Mil. Porta Communications's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2018 was £17.33 Mil. Therefore, Porta Communications's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 3.42%.

As of today, Porta Communications's current OCF Yield % is 0.00%.

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


LSE:PTCM's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 5.8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Porta Communications OCF Margin % Related Terms

Porta Communications OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porta Communications'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.

Porta Communications OCF Margin % Chart

Porta Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
OCF Margin %
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Porta Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18
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 4.46 -8.23 2.17 0.39 3.42

Porta Communications OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Porta Communications's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )
=0.665/35.853
=1.85 %

Porta Communications's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=0.593/17.328
=3.42 %

* 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 3.42% mean?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a OCF Margin % of 3.42% as of Dec. 2018. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Porta Communications and its competitors.
Is Porta Communications' OCF Margin % too high?
Porta Communications' current OCF Margin % is 3.42%. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Margin % is 5.80. Porta Communications' value of 3.42% is 41% below this industry median.
How does Porta Communications' OCF Margin % compare to NWCN and ADMG?
Porta Communications' OCF Margin % of 3.42% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.80. Porta Communications' value of 3.42% is 41% below this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.80, based on 1,007 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. Porta Communications's current OCF Margin % of 3.42% is 41% below 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 Porta Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porta Communications's current OCF Margin % is 3.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porta Communications stock overvalued right now?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a current OCF Margin % of 3.42%. The current OCF Margin % is 3.42% and 41% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.80. 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 Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM), the current OCF Margin % is 3.42% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Porta Communications Business Description

Address 50 Basinghall Street, Sky Light City Tower, London, GBR, EC2V 5DE
Porta Communications PLC is communications, marketing, design, advertising and analytical service provider. The company engages its business through three segments: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Advertising, and Head Office. Its operating segments include Corporate Communications and Marketing and Advertising through which it offers public relations, public affairs, media buying, advertising, marketing and corporate branding services. Its Head Office segment offers group treasury, and finance and management services. The majority of the company revenues are generated through the Corporate Communications segment mainly from the Europe and Asia-Pacific region.