LWSGF (Lewis Group) OCF Margin %: 12.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median


What is Lewis Group OCF Margin %?

Lewis Group LWSGF 95 OCF Margin % is 12.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 9.16. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 50.53% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Lewis Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.66 Mil. Lewis Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $326.85 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.44%.

As of today, Lewis Group's current OCF Yield % is 12.37%.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Lewis Group was 14.60%. The lowest was 5.60%. And the median was 9.16%.

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

Lewis Group OCF Margin % Related Terms

Lewis Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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.

Lewis Group OCF Margin % Chart

Lewis Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
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Lewis Group 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 8.32 -4.85 15.64 -2.05 12.44

Lewis Group OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Lewis Group's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=34.718/616.136
=5.63 %

Lewis Group'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 )
=40.658/326.853
=12.44 %

* 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 12.44% mean?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a OCF Margin % of 12.44% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 9.16. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.60 to 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #556 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Lewis Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Lewis Group's current OCF Margin % of 12.44% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.60 to a high of 14.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. Lewis Group's value of 12.44% is 125.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #556 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's OCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #556 out of 1124 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Lewis Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.53. Lewis Group's value of 12.44% is 125.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.60 to 14.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.16 vs. the industry median of 5.53, Lewis Group 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 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. Lewis Group's current OCF Margin % of 12.44% is 125.2% 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 Lewis Group 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. Lewis Group's current OCF Margin % is 12.44%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 9.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current OCF Margin % of 12.44%. The current OCF Margin % is 12.44%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.16 and 125.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.53. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current OCF Margin % is 12.44% 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.

Lewis Group Business Description

Other Exchanges LEW:South Africa
Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.