Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 57 OCF Margin % is 5.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 47.07. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 81.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tianqi Lithium's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TQLCF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.5 Med: 47.07 Max: 57.97
Current: 17.42
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Tianqi Lithium was 57.97%. The lowest was 21.50%. And the median was 47.07%.
TQLCF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.44% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs TQLCF: 17.42
Tianqi Lithium OCF Margin % Related Terms
Tianqi Lithium OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a OCF Margin % of 5.05% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 47.07. Over the past decade, Tianqi Lithium's OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.50 to 57.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #293 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's OCF Margin % too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current OCF Margin % of 5.05% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 47.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.50 to a high of 57.97. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Tianqi Lithium's value of 5.05% is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #293 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #293 out of 1579 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Tianqi Lithium in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Tianqi Lithium's value of 5.05% is 38.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tianqi Lithium's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.50 to 57.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.07 vs. the industry median of 8.24, Tianqi Lithium 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 8.24, based on 1,579 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. Tianqi Lithium's current OCF Margin % of 5.05% is 38.7% 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 Tianqi Lithium 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. Tianqi Lithium's current OCF Margin % is 5.05%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 47.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 5.05%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 47.07 and 38.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current OCF Margin % is 5.05% 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
OCF Margin %: 5.05% (89% below median its 10-year median of 47.07)
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% below the Chemicals median (#293 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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