Elkem ASASTU:1DP +2.30%62 OCF Margin % is 6.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates STU:1DP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Elkem ASA ranks better than 64.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elkem ASA's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1DP'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 11.04 Max: 20.69
Current: 11.6
During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Elkem ASA was 20.69%. The lowest was 7.11%. And the median was 11.04%.
STU:1DP's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.35% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs STU:1DP: 11.60
Elkem ASA OCF Margin % Related Terms
Elkem ASA OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elkem 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elkem 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.
Elkem ASA OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elkem ASA's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elkem 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.
Elkem ASA (STU:1DP) has a OCF Margin % of 6.68% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Elkem ASA and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 11.04. Over the past decade, Elkem ASA's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.11 to 20.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #564 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Elkem ASA's OCF Margin % too high?
Elkem ASA's current OCF Margin % of 6.68% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 20.69. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Elkem ASA's value of 6.68% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #564 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elkem ASA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elkem ASA's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #564 out of 1582 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Elkem ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.25. Elkem ASA's value of 6.68% is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Elkem ASA's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.11 to 20.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 8.25, Elkem ASA 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. Elkem ASA's current OCF Margin % of 6.68% is 19% 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 Elkem ASA 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. Elkem ASA's current OCF Margin % is 6.68%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elkem ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA (STU:1DP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.68, compared to a current price of €2.85 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.68%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 19% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.25. Elkem ASA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Elkem ASA (STU:1DP), the current OCF Margin % is 6.68% 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 Elkem ASA (STU:1DP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.85 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.68.
GuruFocus considers Elkem ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1DP:
OCF Margin %: 6.68% (39% below median its 10-year median of 11.04)
GF Value™: €1.68 vs. price of €2.85 (69.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Chemicals median (#564 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elkem ASA offers material solutions that shape a more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products, and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity. The group helps its customers create and improve essential innovations in electric mobility, digital communications, health, and personal care, as well as in smarter, more sustainable cities. It has three reportable segments, namely Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Silicones segment.
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