Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) OCF Margin %: -14.63% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:ZAL N Zalando SE MEX:ZAL N
82 GF Score
Price MXN501.43
GF Value MXN641.24
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Zalando SE OCF Margin %?

Zalando SE MEX:ZAL N 82 OCF Margin % is -14.63% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ZAL N with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN641.24. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zalando SE ranks better than 54.09% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Zalando SE's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-9,135 Mil. Zalando SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN62,460 Mil. Therefore, Zalando SE's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.63%.

As of today, Zalando SE's current OCF Yield % is 12.63%.

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

MEX:ZAL N' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.95   Med: 6.07   Max: 9.36
Current: 6.58


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Zalando SE was 9.36%. The lowest was 3.95%. And the median was 6.07%.

MEX:ZAL N's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.09% of 1124 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 5.51 vs MEX:ZAL N: 6.58


Zalando SE OCF Margin % Related Terms


Zalando SE OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zalando SE'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.

Zalando SE OCF Margin % Chart

Zalando SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.95 4.45 9.36 6.19 9.12

Zalando SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -5.91 10.01 3.43 21.66 -14.63

MEX:ZAL N vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Zalando SE'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.


Zalando SE OCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zalando SE's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zalando SE OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Zalando SE's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=23746.862/260306.76
=9.12 %

Zalando SE'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 )
=-9135.178/62459.853
=-14.63 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of -14.63% mean?
Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) has a OCF Margin % of -14.63% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Zalando SE and its competitors. Over the past decade, Zalando SE's OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.95 to 9.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #516 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Zalando SE's OCF Margin % too high?
Zalando SE's current OCF Margin % is -14.63%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.95 to a high of 9.36. Based on the distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #516 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zalando SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalando SE's OCF Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #516 out of 1124 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Zalando SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.51. Historically, Zalando SE's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.95 to 9.36 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.51, 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. 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 Zalando SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalando SE's current OCF Margin % is -14.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalando SE stock overvalued right now?
Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) has a current OCF Margin % of -14.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN641.24, compared to a current price of MXN501.43 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -14.63%. Zalando SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N), the current OCF Margin % is -14.63% 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 Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalando SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN501.43 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN641.24.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ZAL N:

  • OCF Margin %: -14.63%
  • GF Value™: MXN641.24 vs. price of MXN501.43 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Zalando SE Business Description

Address Valeska-Gert-Strabe 5, Berlin, DEU, 10243
Zalando, founded in 2008, is Europe's biggest pure-play online fashion platform. Zalando is present in 25 European countries, and its major market is the DACH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After the About You acquisition, it has 17 fulfillment centers, offers over 7,000 brands, and as of September 2025, had 62 million active users (more than 10% of the population in countries where the firm has a presence).
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