Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) OCF Margin %: -20.18% (As of Feb. 2026)


TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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What is Caldwell Partners International OCF Margin %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL -0.98% 50 OCF Margin % is -20.18% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 50.09% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Caldwell Partners International's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-5.5 Mil. Caldwell Partners International's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$27.3 Mil. Therefore, Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -20.18%.

As of today, Caldwell Partners International's current OCF Yield % is 27.52%.

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

TSX:CWL' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.48   Med: 2.94   Max: 20.77
Current: 7.06


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Caldwell Partners International was 20.77%. The lowest was -11.48%. And the median was 2.94%.

TSX:CWL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
50.09% of 1070 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.005 vs TSX:CWL: 7.06


Caldwell Partners International OCF Margin % Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caldwell Partners International'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.

Caldwell Partners International OCF Margin % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.77 4.55 -11.48 1.41 3.49

Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.63 31.16 17.85 -2.19 -20.18

TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=3.629/104.057
=3.49 %

Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-5.509/27.297
=-20.18 %

* 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 -20.18% mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a OCF Margin % of -20.18% as of Feb. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #534 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current OCF Margin % is -20.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #534 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's OCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #534 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.01. 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.01, based on 1,070 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. 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current OCF Margin % is -20.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.01 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -20.18%. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current OCF Margin % is -20.18% as of Feb. 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.01 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • OCF Margin %: -20.18%
  • GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.01 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

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Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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