Victrex (LSE:VCT) OCF Margin %: 19.85% (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median


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What is Victrex OCF Margin %?

Victrex LSE:VCT +1.34% 71 OCF Margin % is 19.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 28.08. GuruFocus rates LSE:VCT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Victrex ranks better than 91.08% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Victrex's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £29.4 Mil. Victrex's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £148.1 Mil. Therefore, Victrex's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.85%.

As of today, Victrex's current OCF Yield % is 13.08%.

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

LSE:VCT' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.58   Med: 28.08   Max: 40.84
Current: 23.41


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Victrex was 40.84%. The lowest was 13.58%. And the median was 28.08%.

LSE:VCT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
91.08% of 1581 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24 vs LSE:VCT: 23.41


Victrex OCF Margin % Related Terms


Victrex OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Victrex'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.

Victrex OCF Margin % Chart

Victrex Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.84 23.46 13.58 28.36 23.99

Victrex Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 21.58 34.59 21.00 26.97 19.85

LSE:VCT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Victrex'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.


Victrex OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Victrex's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Victrex OCF Margin % Calculation

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

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=71.1/296.4
=23.99 %

Victrex's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=29.4/148.1
=19.85 %

* 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 19.85% mean?
Victrex (LSE:VCT) has a OCF Margin % of 19.85% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Victrex and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 28.08. Over the past decade, Victrex's OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.58 to 40.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #141 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Victrex's OCF Margin % too high?
Victrex's current OCF Margin % of 19.85% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 28.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.58 to a high of 40.84. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Victrex's value of 19.85% is 140.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Victrex ranks #141 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Victrex has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Victrex's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Victrex ranks #141 out of 1581 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Victrex in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Victrex's value of 19.85% is 140.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Victrex's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 13.58 to 40.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.08 vs. the industry median of 8.24, Victrex 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,581 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. Victrex's current OCF Margin % of 19.85% is 140.9% 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 Victrex and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Victrex's current OCF Margin % is 19.85%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 28.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Victrex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex (LSE:VCT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.89, compared to a current price of £6.07 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 19.85%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 28.08 and 140.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. Victrex's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Victrex (LSE:VCT), the current OCF Margin % is 19.85% 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 Victrex (LSE:VCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Victrex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.07 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.89. GuruFocus considers Victrex to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VCT:

  • OCF Margin %: 19.85% (29% below median its 10-year median of 28.08)
  • GF Value™: £9.89 vs. price of £6.07 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140.9% above the Chemicals median (#141 of 1581)

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


Victrex Business Description

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Address Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, GBR, FY5 4QD
Victrex PLC is a British specialty chemicals company whose business is based predominantly on manufacturing and creating solutions using polyetheretherketone, or PEEK, an ultra-high-performance lightweight plastic. The business has two segments. The Sustainable Solutions targets transportation, energy, electronics, and manufacturing, while the Medical Segment provides healthcare solutions for the implantable device markets. Geographically operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), America, and Asia-Pacific. Its maximum sales are generated from the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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