Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) OCF Margin %: 6.26% (As of Nov. 2025) — 61% Below Median


NZSE:LIC Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd NZSE:LIC
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What is Livestock Improvement OCF Margin %?

Livestock Improvement NZSE:LIC 74 OCF Margin % is 6.26% as of Nov. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 16.13. GuruFocus rates NZSE:LIC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Livestock Improvement ranks better than 87.63% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Livestock Improvement's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$12.2 Mil. Livestock Improvement's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$195.2 Mil. Therefore, Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 6.26%.

As of today, Livestock Improvement's current OCF Yield % is 33.61%.

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

NZSE:LIC' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.04   Med: 16.13   Max: 22.38
Current: 18.79


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Livestock Improvement was 22.38%. The lowest was 7.04%. And the median was 16.13%.

NZSE:LIC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
87.63% of 1956 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47 vs NZSE:LIC: 18.79


Livestock Improvement OCF Margin % Related Terms


Livestock Improvement OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Livestock Improvement'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.

Livestock Improvement OCF Margin % Chart

Livestock Improvement Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.25 21.71 13.31 14.98 19.11

Livestock Improvement Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 1.96 38.48 6.12 41.14 6.26

NZSE:LIC vs ADM, BG, TSN: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Livestock Improvement'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.


Livestock Improvement OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Livestock Improvement OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: May. 2025 )/Revenue (A: May. 2025 )
=56.387/295.107
=19.11 %

Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=12.218/195.246
=6.26 %

* 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 6.26% mean?
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) has a OCF Margin % of 6.26% as of Nov. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Livestock Improvement and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 16.13. Over the past decade, Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.04 to 22.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #242 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin % too high?
Livestock Improvement's current OCF Margin % of 6.26% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 16.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.04 to a high of 22.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Livestock Improvement's value of 6.26% is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #242 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Livestock Improvement has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Livestock Improvement's OCF Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #242 out of 1956 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Livestock Improvement in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Livestock Improvement's value of 6.26% is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Livestock Improvement's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.04 to 22.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.13 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Livestock Improvement 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 1,956 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. Livestock Improvement's current OCF Margin % of 6.26% is 3.2% 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 Livestock Improvement 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. Livestock Improvement's current OCF Margin % is 6.26%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 16.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Livestock Improvement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.22, compared to a current price of NZ$1.20 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.26%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 16.13 and 3.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. Livestock Improvement's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC), the current OCF Margin % is 6.26% as of Nov. 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$1.20 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.22. GuruFocus considers Livestock Improvement to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:LIC:

  • OCF Margin %: 6.26% (61% below median its 10-year median of 16.13)
  • GF Value™: NZ$1.22 vs. price of NZ$1.20 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 3.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#242 of 1956)

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


Livestock Improvement Business Description

Address 605 Ruakura Road, Newstead, Hamilton, NTL, NZL, 3286
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd is an agri-tech and herd improvement company. The company's operating segments include NZ market genetics; Herd testing; Farm software and international. It generates maximum revenue from the NZ market genetics segment. The NZ market genetics segment provides bovine genetic breeding material and related services, predominately to dairy farmers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from New Zealand.
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