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Hofseth BioCare ASAOSTO:HBCO 53 OCF Margin % is -25.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HBCO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks worse than 86.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hofseth BioCare ASA's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:HBCO'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -332.74 Med: -41.67 Max: 1.42
Current: -6.2
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hofseth BioCare ASA was 1.42%. The lowest was -332.74%. And the median was -41.67%.
OSTO:HBCO's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 86.88% of 1959
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs OSTO:HBCO: -6.20
Hofseth BioCare ASA OCF Margin % Related Terms
Hofseth BioCare ASA OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare 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.
OSTO:HBCO vs KHC, GIS, HRL: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare 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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare 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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) has a OCF Margin % of -25.92% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1702 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's OCF Margin % too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current OCF Margin % is -25.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1702 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's OCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1702 out of 1959 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.53. 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 6.53, based on 1,959 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current OCF Margin % is -25.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.29, compared to a current price of kr1.45 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -25.92%. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO), the current OCF Margin % is -25.92% 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.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSTO:HBCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr1.45 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.29.
GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:HBCO:
OCF Margin %: -25.92%
GF Value™: kr2.29 vs. price of kr1.45 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:HBCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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