SalMar ASA (OSTO:SALMO) OCF Margin %: 18.71% (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median


OSTO:SALMO SalMar ASA OSTO:SALMO
83 GF Score
Price kr526.00
GF Value kr606.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SalMar ASA OCF Margin %?

SalMar ASA OSTO:SALMO 83 OCF Margin % is 18.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 24.67. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SALMO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr606.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks better than 92.84% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. SalMar ASA's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,212 Mil. SalMar ASA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr6,478 Mil. Therefore, SalMar ASA's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.71%.

As of today, SalMar ASA's current OCF Yield % is 9.39%.

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

OSTO:SALMO' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67   Med: 24.67   Max: 31.94
Current: 23.77


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of SalMar ASA was 31.94%. The lowest was 11.67%. And the median was 24.67%.

OSTO:SALMO's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
92.84% of 1956 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47 vs OSTO:SALMO: 23.77


SalMar ASA OCF Margin % Related Terms


SalMar ASA OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SalMar 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.

SalMar ASA OCF Margin % Chart

SalMar ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.43 21.04 31.94 20.45 11.67

SalMar ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -46.64 21.34 32.29 21.44 18.71

OSTO:SALMO vs ADM, BG, TSN: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar 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.


SalMar ASA OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where SalMar ASA's OCF Margin % falls into.


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SalMar ASA OCF Margin % Calculation

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

SalMar ASA's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=3191/27343
=11.67 %

SalMar ASA'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 )
=1212/6478
=18.71 %

* 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 18.71% mean?
SalMar ASA (OSTO:SALMO) has a OCF Margin % of 18.71% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on SalMar ASA and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 24.67. Over the past decade, SalMar ASA's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 31.94. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #140 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is SalMar ASA's OCF Margin % too high?
SalMar ASA's current OCF Margin % of 18.71% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 24.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 31.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. SalMar ASA's value of 18.71% is 189.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #140 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's OCF Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #140 out of 1956 companies for OCF Margin %. This places SalMar ASA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. SalMar ASA's value of 18.71% is 189.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SalMar ASA's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 31.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.67 vs. the industry median of 6.47, SalMar 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 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. SalMar ASA's current OCF Margin % of 18.71% is 189.2% 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 SalMar ASA 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. SalMar ASA's current OCF Margin % is 18.71%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 24.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (OSTO:SALMO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr606.45, compared to a current price of kr526.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 18.71%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 24.67 and 189.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 SalMar ASA (OSTO:SALMO), the current OCF Margin % is 18.71% 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 SalMar ASA (OSTO:SALMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr526.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr606.45. GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SALMO:

  • OCF Margin %: 18.71% (24% below median its 10-year median of 24.67)
  • GF Value™: kr606.45 vs. price of kr526.00 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#140 of 1956)

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


SalMar ASA Business Description

Address Industriveien 51, Kverva, NOR, 7266
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
83GF Score

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