The historical rank and industry rank for Ingevity's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NGVT'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.72 Med: 19.94 Max: 28.98
Current: 25.2
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ingevity was 28.98%. The lowest was 10.72%. And the median was 19.94%.
MEX:NGVT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.67% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs MEX:NGVT: 25.20
Ingevity OCF Margin % Related Terms
Ingevity OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingevity'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.
MEX:NGVT vs MTX, KWR, ASH: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ingevity'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.
Ingevity OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ingevity's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingevity'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.
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a OCF Margin % of -0.78% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ingevity and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ingevity's OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.72 to 28.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #116 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Ingevity's OCF Margin % too high?
Ingevity's current OCF Margin % is -0.78%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.72 to a high of 28.98. Based on the distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #116 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingevity has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingevity's OCF Margin % compare to MTX and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #116 out of 1582 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Ingevity in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Historically, Ingevity's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 10.72 to 28.98 over the past decade. 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 8.25, based on 1,582 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. 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 Ingevity and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingevity's current OCF Margin % is -0.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingevity stock overvalued right now?
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a current OCF Margin % of -0.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN866.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,430.00 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -0.78%. Ingevity's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT), the current OCF Margin % is -0.78% 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,430.00 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN866.44.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NGVT:
OCF Margin %: -0.78%
GF Value™: MXN866.44 vs. price of MXN1,430.00 (65% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NGVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals that find their use in a range of processes such as asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, and publication inks. The Performance Materials segment, on the other hand, focuses on automotive carbon products used in automobiles. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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