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Norsk Hydro ASANHYDY -1.74%87 OCF Margin % is 15.99% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 10.93. GuruFocus rates NHYDY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks better than 57.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norsk Hydro ASA's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NHYDY'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.41 Med: 10.93 Max: 14.14
Current: 9.15
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Norsk Hydro ASA was 14.14%. The lowest was 4.41%. And the median was 10.93%.
NHYDY's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 57.13% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.485
vs NHYDY: 9.15
Norsk Hydro ASA OCF Margin % Related Terms
Norsk Hydro ASA OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norsk Hydro ASA'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 Aluminum subindustry, Norsk Hydro ASA'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.
Norsk Hydro ASA OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norsk Hydro ASA's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norsk Hydro ASA'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.
Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) has a OCF Margin % of 15.99% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 10.93. Over the past decade, Norsk Hydro ASA's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.41 to 14.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #361 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's OCF Margin % too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current OCF Margin % of 15.99% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.41 to a high of 14.14. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.49. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 15.99% is 256.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #361 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's OCF Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #361 out of 842 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Norsk Hydro ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.49. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 15.99% is 256.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Norsk Hydro ASA's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.41 to 14.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.93 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Norsk Hydro ASA 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 4.49, based on 842 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. Norsk Hydro ASA's current OCF Margin % of 15.99% is 256.5% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norsk Hydro ASA's current OCF Margin % is 15.99%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 10.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.99, compared to a current price of $9.05 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 15.99%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.93 and 256.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.49. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY), the current OCF Margin % is 15.99% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.05 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.99.
GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHYDY:
OCF Margin %: 15.99% (46% above median its 10-year median of 10.93)
GF Value™: $6.99 vs. price of $9.05 (29.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#361 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHYDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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