LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 -3.11%55 OCF Margin % is 30.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 10.10. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 89.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.25 Med: 10.1 Max: 38.33
Current: 21.89
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of LSB Industries was 38.33%. The lowest was -6.25%. And the median was 10.10%.
STU:LS3's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.69% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs STU:LS3: 21.89
LSB Industries OCF Margin % Related Terms
LSB Industries OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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.
STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, GPRE: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a OCF Margin % of 30.56% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 10.10. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #163 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is LSB Industries' OCF Margin % too high?
LSB Industries' current OCF Margin % of 30.56% is 203% above median its 10-year median of 10.10. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. LSB Industries' value of 30.56% is 270.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #163 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' OCF Margin % compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #163 out of 1581 companies for OCF Margin %. This places LSB Industries in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. LSB Industries' value of 30.56% is 270.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.10 vs. the industry median of 8.24, LSB Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,581 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. LSB Industries's current OCF Margin % of 30.56% is 270.9% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current OCF Margin % is 30.56%, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 10.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.22, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 30.56%, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 10.10 and 270.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current OCF Margin % is 30.56% 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.22.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
OCF Margin %: 30.56% (203% above median its 10-year median of 10.10)
GF Value™: €8.22 vs. price of €9.35 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 270.9% above the Chemicals median (#163 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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