Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) OCF Margin %: -2.54% (As of Jun. 2025)

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NAI:BAMB Bamburi Cement Ltd NAI:BAMB
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What is Bamburi Cement OCF Margin %?

Bamburi Cement NAI:BAMB 8 OCF Margin % is -2.54% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:BAMB with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of KES24.79. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Bamburi Cement's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-290 Mil. Bamburi Cement's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES11,419 Mil. Therefore, Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -2.54%.

As of today, Bamburi Cement's current OCF Yield % is 13.22%.

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

NAI:BAMB' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.82   Med: 11.17   Max: 18.42
Current: 11.55


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Bamburi Cement was 18.42%. The lowest was -5.82%. And the median was 11.17%.

NAI:BAMB's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 10.64 vs NAI:BAMB: 11.55


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Bamburi Cement OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bamburi Cement'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.

Bamburi Cement OCF Margin % Chart

Bamburi Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.56 7.51 -5.82 12.01 18.42

Bamburi Cement Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 10.08 13.78 10.59 26.17 -2.54

NAI:BAMB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bamburi Cement'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.


Bamburi Cement OCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bamburi Cement OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=4036/21914
=18.42 %

Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-290/11419
=-2.54 %

* 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 -2.54% mean?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a OCF Margin % of -2.54% as of Jun. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Bamburi Cement and its competitors.
Is Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin % too high?
Bamburi Cement's current OCF Margin % is -2.54%. Overall, Bamburi Cement has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
Bamburi Cement's OCF Margin % of -2.54% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.64. 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 Building Materials company?
The median OCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 10.64, based on 403 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 Bamburi Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bamburi Cement's current OCF Margin % is -2.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bamburi Cement stock overvalued right now?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a current OCF Margin % of -2.54%. The stock's GF Value™ is KES24.79, compared to a current price of KES54.00 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -2.54%. Bamburi Cement's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 5 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB), the current OCF Margin % is -2.54% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bamburi Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES54.00 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES24.79.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BAMB:

  • OCF Margin %: -2.54%
  • GF Value™: KES24.79 vs. price of KES54.00 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Bamburi Cement Business Description

Address LR No 209/6208, Kitui Road, Off Kampala Road, P.O. Box 10921, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Bamburi Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and cement-related products. The company organizes its businesses in Kenya segments involved in the manufacture and sale of cement and also includes the manufacture and sale of ready-mix concrete, precast products, and rehabilitation of quarries that are used as a source of raw materials for cement production. Its products include Nguvu, PowerMax, PowerPlus, Powercrete, Tembo, Fundi, Duracem, Powerwhite, Paving Blocks, Drainage, Edge Restraints, and others. Bamburi also owns and manages a nature and environmental park created from rehabilitated quarries. It generates its revenue from Kenya.
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