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Southern Alliance MiningSGX:QNS -1.22%45 OCF Margin % is 6.54% as of Jan. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates SGX:QNS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Southern Alliance Mining ranks better than 61.27% on this metric.
* 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 Steel subindustry, Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Alliance Mining's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) has a OCF Margin % of 6.54% as of Jan. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #237 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Southern Alliance Mining's OCF Margin % too high?
Southern Alliance Mining's current OCF Margin % of 6.54% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.06. The Steel industry median OCF Margin % is 5.04. Southern Alliance Mining's value of 6.54% is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #237 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Alliance Mining has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Alliance Mining's OCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #237 out of 612 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Southern Alliance Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.04. Southern Alliance Mining's value of 6.54% is 29.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 5.04, Southern Alliance Mining 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 Steel company?
The median OCF Margin % among Steel companies is 5.04, based on 612 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. Southern Alliance Mining's current OCF Margin % of 6.54% is 29.9% 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 Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Alliance Mining's current OCF Margin % is 6.54%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Alliance Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.84, compared to a current price of S$0.41 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.54%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 29.9% above the Steel industry median of 5.04. Southern Alliance Mining's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS), the current OCF Margin % is 6.54% as of Jan. 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.41 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.84.
GuruFocus considers Southern Alliance Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:QNS:
OCF Margin %: 6.54% (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: S$0.84 vs. price of S$0.41 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% above the Steel median (#237 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:QNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore for subsequent sale. The principal activities of the company are those of investment holding and provision of management services. The company mines, produces, and sells iron ore, which includes processed iron ore concentrate typically sold to steel mills or traders, and crushed iron ore that is used as a pipe coating material. It mines at the Chaah mine, an open-pit mine located in the southwest of the township of Chaah.
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