Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) OCF Margin %: 11.89% (As of Mar. 2026) — 217% Above Median

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TSX:BBUC Brookfield Business Corp TSX:BBUC
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Price C$42.86
GF Value C$12.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Brookfield Business OCF Margin %?

Brookfield Business TSX:BBUC -2.24% 55 OCF Margin % is 11.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 217% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates TSX:BBUC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Conglomerates companies, Brookfield Business ranks better than 67.03% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Brookfield Business's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,050 Mil. Brookfield Business's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$8,830 Mil. Therefore, Brookfield Business's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.89%.

As of today, Brookfield Business's current OCF Yield % is 49.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Business's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:BBUC' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.31   Med: 3.75   Max: 11.76
Current: 11.73


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Brookfield Business was 11.76%. The lowest was -0.31%. And the median was 3.75%.

TSX:BBUC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
67.03% of 552 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.155 vs TSX:BBUC: 11.73


Brookfield Business OCF Margin % Related Terms


Brookfield Business OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookfield Business'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.

Brookfield Business OCF Margin % Chart

Brookfield Business Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Brookfield Business Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSX:BBUC vs HON, MMM: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Brookfield Business'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.


Brookfield Business OCF Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Brookfield Business's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Business's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Brookfield Business OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Brookfield Business's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4455.785/37876.932
=11.76 %

Brookfield Business's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1049.58/8830.192
=11.89 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 11.89% mean?
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) has a OCF Margin % of 11.89% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Brookfield Business and its competitors. This is 217% above median its historical median of 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #182 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Brookfield Business' OCF Margin % too high?
Brookfield Business' current OCF Margin % of 11.89% is 217% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. The Conglomerates industry median OCF Margin % is 7.16. Brookfield Business' value of 11.89% is 66.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #182 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Business has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Business' OCF Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #182 out of 552 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Brookfield Business in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.16. Brookfield Business' value of 11.89% is 66.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 7.16, Brookfield Business 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 Conglomerates company?
The median OCF Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 7.16, based on 552 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. Brookfield Business's current OCF Margin % of 11.89% is 66.2% 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 Brookfield Business and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Business's current OCF Margin % is 11.89%, which is 217% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Business stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.19, compared to a current price of C$42.86 — trading 251.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 11.89%, which is 217% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 66.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 7.16. Brookfield Business' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC), the current OCF Margin % is 11.89% 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$42.86 is trading 251.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.19. GuruFocus considers Brookfield Business to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BBUC:

  • OCF Margin %: 11.89% (217% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
  • GF Value™: C$12.19 vs. price of C$42.86 (251.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.2% above the Conglomerates median (#182 of 552)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BBUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brookfield Business Business Description

Other Exchanges BBUC:USA
Address 225 Liberty Street, Brookfield Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10281-1048
Brookfield Business Corp is the operator of vital industrial and business services operations. The company focuses on acquiring market businesses for value, execute its operational improvement plans to increase cash flows and recycle capital to compound long-term growth. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Europe, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and others. It operates in four segments within particular sectors namely: business services, infrastructure services, industrials, and corporate. The company derives maximum revenue from Industrials segment engaged in energy storage operations, engineered components manufacturing operations, water and wastewater operations, electric heat tracing systems manufacturer, and other industrials operations.
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