SolvaySLVYY -0.17%70 OCF Margin % is 8.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates SLVYY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Solvay ranks better than 73.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solvay's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SLVYY'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.99 Med: 14.85 Max: 31.72
Current: 14.25
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Solvay was 31.72%. The lowest was 11.99%. And the median was 14.85%.
SLVYY's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.07% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs SLVYY: 14.25
Solvay OCF Margin % Related Terms
Solvay OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solvay'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 Chemicals subindustry, Solvay'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.
Solvay OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Solvay's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solvay'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.
Solvay (SLVYY) has a OCF Margin % of 8.23% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Solvay and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 14.85. Over the past decade, Solvay's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.99 to 31.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #426 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Solvay's OCF Margin % too high?
Solvay's current OCF Margin % of 8.23% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 14.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.99 to a high of 31.72. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Solvay's value of 8.23% is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay ranks #426 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solvay has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay's OCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #426 out of 1582 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Solvay in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Solvay's value of 8.23% is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Solvay's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.99 to 31.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 8.25, Solvay 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.25, based on 1,582 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. Solvay's current OCF Margin % of 8.23% is 0.2% 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 Solvay and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solvay's current OCF Margin % is 8.23%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solvay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay (SLVYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.95, compared to a current price of $3.02 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 8.23%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 0.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.25. Solvay's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Solvay (SLVYY), the current OCF Margin % is 8.23% 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 Solvay (SLVYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.02 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.95.
GuruFocus considers Solvay to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SLVYY:
OCF Margin %: 8.23% (45% below median its 10-year median of 14.85)
GF Value™: $2.95 vs. price of $3.02 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Chemicals median (#426 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLVYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solvay SA is a Belgium-based producer of chemicals, plastics, and composites, operating businesses in soda ash, peroxides, silica, rare earths, and fluorine. The company's segments are: Basic Chemicals, including soda ash, bicarbonate, and peroxides, serving mature and resilient markets such as building and construction, consumer goods, and food; Performance Chemicals, through Silica, Coatis, Rare Earths, and Fluorine (GBU Special Chem), offering customized products based on formulations and application expertise; and Corporate, comprising corporate and other business services, including Business Services, Procurement, and Energy expertise. Its products serve diverse end markets, including Consumer, Home & Personal Care, Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Feed, and others.
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