IngredionSTU:CNP -1.57%79 OCF Margin % is 1.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 12.50. GuruFocus rates STU:CNP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ingredion ranks better than 72.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingredion's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CNP'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 12.5 Max: 19.33
Current: 12.46
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ingredion was 19.33%. The lowest was 1.91%. And the median was 12.50%.
STU:CNP's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.87% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47
vs STU:CNP: 12.46
Ingredion OCF Margin % Related Terms
Ingredion OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingredion'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ingredion'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.
Ingredion OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingredion's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingredion'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.
Ingredion (STU:CNP) has a OCF Margin % of 1.84% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ingredion and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 12.50. Over the past decade, Ingredion's OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 19.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #531 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Ingredion's OCF Margin % too high?
Ingredion's current OCF Margin % of 1.84% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 12.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 19.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Ingredion's value of 1.84% is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #531 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's OCF Margin % compare to CAG and CPB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #531 out of 1957 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Ingredion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Ingredion's value of 1.84% is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ingredion's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 19.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.50 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Ingredion 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,957 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. Ingredion's current OCF Margin % of 1.84% is 71.6% 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 Ingredion 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. Ingredion's current OCF Margin % is 1.84%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 12.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion (STU:CNP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.78, compared to a current price of €84.85 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 1.84%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 12.50 and 71.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. Ingredion's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ingredion (STU:CNP), the current OCF Margin % is 1.84% 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 Ingredion (STU:CNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €84.85 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of €99.78.
GuruFocus considers Ingredion to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CNP:
OCF Margin %: 1.84% (85% below median its 10-year median of 12.50)
GF Value™: €99.78 vs. price of €84.85 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#531 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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