MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 OCF Margin % is 3.33% as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 60.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 2.61 Max: 3.32
Current: 3.22
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Metcash was 3.32%. The lowest was 0.90%. And the median was 2.61%.
MCSHF's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 60.52% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs MCSHF: 3.22
Metcash OCF Margin % Related Terms
Metcash OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a OCF Margin % of 3.33% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Metcash's OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #187 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Metcash's OCF Margin % too high?
Metcash's current OCF Margin % of 3.33% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Metcash's value of 3.33% is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #187 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's OCF Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #187 out of 309 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Metcash's value of 3.33% is 22.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Metcash has consistently been below 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 - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 309 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. Metcash's current OCF Margin % of 3.33% is 22.6% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current OCF Margin % is 3.33%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 3.33%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 22.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current OCF Margin % is 3.33% as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
OCF Margin %: 3.33% (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $1.48 (51.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#187 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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