Duke Energy (MIC:DUK-RM) OCF Margin %: 16.47% (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Below Median


What is Duke Energy OCF Margin %?

Duke Energy MIC:DUK-RM 75 OCF Margin % is 16.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 33.20. GuruFocus rates MIC:DUK-RM with a GF Score™ of 75/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Duke Energy ranks better than 79.36% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Duke Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₽122,908.97 Mil. Duke Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₽746,070.46 Mil. Therefore, Duke Energy's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.47%.

As of today, Duke Energy's current OCF Yield % is 11.97%.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Duke Energy was 40.61%. The lowest was 20.60%. And the median was 33.20%.

MIC:DUK-RM's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 18.61
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Duke Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms

Duke Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duke Energy'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.

Duke Energy OCF Margin % Chart

Duke Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Duke Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Duke Energy OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Duke Energy'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 )
=980188.156/2562719.024
=38.25 %

Duke Energy'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 )
=122908.97/746070.457
=16.47 %

* 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 16.47% mean?
Duke Energy (MIC:DUK-RM) has a OCF Margin % of 16.47% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Duke Energy and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 33.20. Over the past decade, Duke Energy's OCF Margin % has ranged from 20.60 to 40.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #103 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Duke Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
Duke Energy's current OCF Margin % of 16.47% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 33.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.60 to a high of 40.61. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. Duke Energy's value of 16.47% is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #103 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Duke Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duke Energy's OCF Margin % compare to SO and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #103 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Duke Energy in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. Duke Energy's value of 16.47% is 11.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Duke Energy's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 20.60 to 40.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.20 vs. the industry median of 18.61, Duke Energy 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.61, based on 499 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. Duke Energy's current OCF Margin % of 16.47% is 11.5% 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 Duke Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Margin % is 18.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duke Energy's current OCF Margin % is 16.47%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 33.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Duke Energy (MIC:DUK-RM) has a current OCF Margin % of 16.47%. The current OCF Margin % is 16.47%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 33.20 and 11.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. Duke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Duke Energy (MIC:DUK-RM), the current OCF Margin % is 16.47% 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.

Duke Energy Business Description

Address 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.