PPL (MIL:1PPL) OCF Margin %: 20.08% (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median


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What is PPL OCF Margin %?

PPL MIL:1PPL 54 OCF Margin % is 20.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 34.65. GuruFocus rates MIL:1PPL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, PPL ranks better than 68.94% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. PPL's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €482 Mil. PPL's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,400 Mil. Therefore, PPL's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.08%.

As of today, PPL's current OCF Yield % is 9.60%.

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

MIL:1PPL' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.15   Med: 34.65   Max: 50.16
Current: 28.67


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of PPL was 50.16%. The lowest was 21.15%. And the median was 34.65%.

MIL:1PPL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
68.94% of 499 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.61 vs MIL:1PPL: 28.67


PPL OCF Margin % Related Terms


PPL OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPL'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.

PPL OCF Margin % Chart

PPL 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 39.25 21.89 21.15 27.65 29.08

PPL 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 20.49 29.73 43.14 24.10 20.08

MIL:1PPL vs FE, EIX, ES: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, PPL'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.


PPL OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PPL's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PPL OCF Margin % Calculation

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

PPL'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 )
=2245.166/7721.868
=29.08 %

PPL'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 )
=481.805/2399.51
=20.08 %

* 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 20.08% mean?
PPL (MIL:1PPL) has a OCF Margin % of 20.08% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on PPL and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 34.65. Over the past decade, PPL's OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.15 to 50.16. According to the industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #155 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is PPL's OCF Margin % too high?
PPL's current OCF Margin % of 20.08% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 34.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.15 to a high of 50.16. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. PPL's value of 20.08% is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPL ranks #155 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PPL has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPL's OCF Margin % compare to FE and EIX?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #155 out of 499 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts PPL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 18.61. PPL's value of 20.08% is 7.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PPL's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.15 to 50.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.65 vs. the industry median of 18.61, PPL 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 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. PPL's current OCF Margin % of 20.08% is 7.9% 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 PPL 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. PPL's current OCF Margin % is 20.08%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 34.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL (MIL:1PPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.88, compared to a current price of €31.55 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 20.08%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 34.65 and 7.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.61. PPL's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 PPL (MIL:1PPL), the current OCF Margin % is 20.08% 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 PPL (MIL:1PPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.55 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.88. GuruFocus considers PPL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1PPL:

  • OCF Margin %: 20.08% (42% below median its 10-year median of 34.65)
  • GF Value™: €30.88 vs. price of €31.55 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#155 of 499)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PPL Business Description

Address 645 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, USA, 18101
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in the state.
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