Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +0.97%56 OCF Margin % is 5.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 8.02. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks better than 68.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 8.02 Max: 12.8
Current: 11.11
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Maple Leaf Foods was 12.80%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 8.02%.
MLFNF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 68.59% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47
vs MLFNF: 11.11
Maple Leaf Foods OCF Margin % Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a OCF Margin % of 5.68% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 8.02. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 12.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #614 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' OCF Margin % too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current OCF Margin % of 5.68% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 12.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 5.68% is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #614 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' OCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #614 out of 1955 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Maple Leaf Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 5.68% is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 12.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.02 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Maple Leaf Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,955 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current OCF Margin % of 5.68% is 12.2% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current OCF Margin % is 5.68%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.71, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 5.68%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.02 and 12.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current OCF Margin % is 5.68% 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.71.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
OCF Margin %: 5.68% (29% below median its 10-year median of 8.02)
GF Value™: $14.71 vs. price of $21.79 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#614 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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