PersimmonPSMMF 79 OCF Margin % is 6.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 17.25. GuruFocus rates PSMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Persimmon ranks worse than 63.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persimmon's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PSMMF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.68 Med: 17.25 Max: 23
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Persimmon was 23.00%. The lowest was -4.68%. And the median was 17.25%.
PSMMF's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 63.74% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 4.23
vs PSMMF: 0.74
Persimmon OCF Margin % Related Terms
Persimmon OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persimmon'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 Residential Construction subindustry, Persimmon'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.
Persimmon OCF Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Persimmon's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persimmon'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.
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a OCF Margin % of 6.05% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Persimmon and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 17.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #58 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Persimmon's OCF Margin % too high?
Persimmon's current OCF Margin % of 6.05% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 17.25. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median OCF Margin % is 4.23. Persimmon's value of 6.05% is 43% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #58 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persimmon has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persimmon's OCF Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #58 out of 91 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Persimmon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.23. Persimmon's value of 6.05% is 43% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.25 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Persimmon 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median OCF Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 4.23, based on 91 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. Persimmon's current OCF Margin % of 6.05% is 43% 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 Persimmon and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persimmon's current OCF Margin % is 6.05%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 17.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persimmon stock overvalued right now?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a current OCF Margin % of 6.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.60, compared to a current price of $15.26 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.05%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 17.25 and 43% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 4.23. Persimmon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Persimmon (PSMMF), the current OCF Margin % is 6.05% as of Dec. 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 Persimmon (PSMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persimmon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.26 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.60.
Key valuation signals for PSMMF:
OCF Margin %: 6.05% (65% below median its 10-year median of 17.25)
GF Value™: $21.60 vs. price of $15.26 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#58 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persimmon is one of the UK's largest residential property developers by revenue and dwelling completions, marketing homes under its three brands: Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Persimmon distinguishes itself from peers by operating in the lower-priced segment of the new-build market; Persimmon Homes' average selling price in 2024 was 20% below the UK new-build national average. Like peers, Persimmon has traditionally operated in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. However, unlike peers, in recent years, Persimmon has begun manufacturing its own bricks, tiles, and timber frames, aiming to secure the supply and quality of key materials and manage build cost inflation.
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