DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) OCF Margin %: 4.20% (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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What is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals OCF Margin %?

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals NSE:DSFCL -1.99% 10 OCF Margin % is 4.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:DSFCL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks worse than 66.65% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹161 Mil. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,826 Mil. Therefore, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.20%.

As of today, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current OCF Yield % is 6.61%.

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

NSE:DSFCL' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4   Med: 3.8   Max: 4.2
Current: 4.2


During the past 2 years, the highest OCF Margin % of DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals was 4.20%. The lowest was 3.40%. And the median was 3.80%.

NSE:DSFCL's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
66.65% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.34 vs NSE:DSFCL: 4.20


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DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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.

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals OCF Margin % Chart

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
3.40 4.20

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Semi-Annual Data
Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin % 3.40 4.20

NSE:DSFCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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.


DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's OCF Margin % falls into.


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DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals OCF Margin % Calculation

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

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=160.697/3826.397
=4.20 %

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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 )
=160.697/3826.397
=4.20 %

* 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 4.20% mean?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a OCF Margin % of 4.20% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.80. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #1051 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' OCF Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' current OCF Margin % of 4.20% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 4.20. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.34. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 4.20% is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #1051 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #1051 out of 1577 companies for OCF Margin %. This places DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.34. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 4.20% is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 4.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 8.34, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.34, based on 1,577 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. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current OCF Margin % of 4.20% is 49.6% 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 DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current OCF Margin % is 4.20%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a current OCF Margin % of 4.20%. The current OCF Margin % is 4.20%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 49.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.34. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL), the current OCF Margin % is 4.20% 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.

DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 544703:India
Address Worldmark 1, 2nd Floor (West Wing) Aerocity, New Delhi, IND, 110037
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd is a company specializing in the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products. Its operations include the production of organic and inorganic chemicals, drug intermediates, and chlor-alkali derivatives for industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and water treatment.
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