Canadian TireTSX:CTC.A +1.55%76 OCF Margin % is 1.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 7.63. GuruFocus rates TSX:CTC.A with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of C$168.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Canadian Tire ranks better than 59.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Tire's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CTC.A'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62 Med: 7.63 Max: 16.43
Current: 7.86
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Canadian Tire was 16.43%. The lowest was 2.62%. And the median was 7.63%.
TSX:CTC.A's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.96% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 5.545
vs TSX:CTC.A: 7.86
Canadian Tire OCF Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Tire OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Tire'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.
TSX:CTC.A vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Canadian Tire'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.
Canadian Tire OCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Canadian Tire's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Tire'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.
Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) has a OCF Margin % of 1.01% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Canadian Tire and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 7.63. Over the past decade, Canadian Tire's OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 16.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #450 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Canadian Tire's OCF Margin % too high?
Canadian Tire's current OCF Margin % of 1.01% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 16.43. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Margin % is 5.55. Canadian Tire's value of 1.01% is 81.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #450 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Tire has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Tire's OCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #450 out of 1124 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Canadian Tire in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.55. Canadian Tire's value of 1.01% is 81.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Tire's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 16.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 5.55, Canadian Tire 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.55, based on 1,124 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. Canadian Tire's current OCF Margin % of 1.01% is 81.8% 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 Canadian Tire and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Tire's current OCF Margin % is 1.01%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 7.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Tire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$168.26, compared to a current price of C$190.46 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 1.01%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 81.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.55. Canadian Tire's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A), the current OCF Margin % is 1.01% 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 Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Tire stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$190.46 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$168.26.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Tire to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CTC.A:
OCF Margin %: 1.01% (87% below median its 10-year median of 7.63)
GF Value™: C$168.26 vs. price of C$190.46 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#450 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CTC.A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Tire is a leading general merchandise retailer with over 1,400 affiliated stores across Canada. The company operates about 650 stores, with the remaining operated by franchisees or third-party dealers. The retailer boasts a wide array of owned and affiliated banners that include its iconic namesake brand, Mark's, Sport Chek, Sports Experts, PartSource, and Party City. Its product assortment includes automotive parts, appliances, home improvement items, sporting goods, and apparel. The firm also offers a loyalty program with 12 million members and owns a financial services arm that manages a credit card portfolio for its more than 2 million active users.
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