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MaterionMTRN +0.28%72 OCF Margin % is 12.19% as of Jun. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 6.46. GuruFocus rates MTRN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $148.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Metals & Mining companies, Materion ranks better than 51.54% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Materion'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Materion'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.
Materion OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Materion's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materion'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.
Materion (MTRN) has a OCF Margin % of 12.19% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Materion and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 6.46. Over the past decade, Materion's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.21 to 8.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #409 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Materion's OCF Margin % too high?
Materion's current OCF Margin % of 12.19% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 6.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.21 to a high of 8.67. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.48. Materion's value of 12.19% is 172.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materion ranks #409 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Materion has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materion's OCF Margin % compare to USAR and EMAT?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #409 out of 844 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Materion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.48. Materion's value of 12.19% is 172.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Materion's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.21 to 8.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.46 vs. the industry median of 4.48, Materion 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.48, based on 844 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. Materion's current OCF Margin % of 12.19% is 172.4% 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 Materion and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Materion's current OCF Margin % is 12.19%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 6.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Materion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion (MTRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $148.78, compared to a current price of $283.14 — trading 90.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 12.19%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 6.46 and 172.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.48. Materion's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Materion (MTRN), the current OCF Margin % is 12.19% as of Jun. 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 Materion (MTRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $283.14 is trading 90.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $148.78.
GuruFocus considers Materion to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTRN:
OCF Margin %: 12.19% (89% above median its 10-year median of 6.46)
GF Value™: $148.78 vs. price of $283.14 (90.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#409 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Materion Corp offers products that include precious and non-precious specialty metals, inorganic chemicals and powders, specialty coatings, specialty engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys, beryllium composites, ceramics, and engineered clad and plated metal systems. Its segments are: Performance Materials provides beryllium and non-beryllium containing alloy systems and custom engineered parts. Electronic Materials produces chemicals, microelectronics packaging, and specialty metal products, including vapor deposition targets and preforms. Precision Optics produces thin film coatings and optical filter materials. The Other reportable segment includes unallocated corporate costs and assets. It operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and other countries.
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