Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML) OCF Margin %: -10.80% (As of May. 2026)

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What is Southstone Minerals OCF Margin %?

Southstone Minerals TSXV:SML -14.29% OCF Margin % is -10.80% as of May. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Southstone Minerals ranks better than 50.65% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Southstone Minerals's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$-0.70 Mil. Southstone Minerals's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$6.50 Mil. Therefore, Southstone Minerals's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -10.80%.

As of today, Southstone Minerals's current OCF Yield % is 39.22%.

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

TSXV:SML' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.67   Med: -2.51   Max: 10.97
Current: 4.86

During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Southstone Minerals was 10.97%. The lowest was -82.67%. And the median was -2.51%.

TSXV:SML's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
50.65% of 847 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.48 vs TSXV:SML: 4.86

Southstone Minerals OCF Margin % Related Terms

Southstone Minerals OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southstone Minerals'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.

Southstone Minerals OCF Margin % Chart

Southstone Minerals 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 -0.91 -82.67 -5.09 4.08 9.11

Southstone Minerals Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 16.90 10.31 8.90 20.91 -10.80

Southstone Minerals OCF Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Southstone Minerals'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.

Southstone Minerals OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southstone Minerals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southstone Minerals's OCF Margin % falls into.


Southstone Minerals OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Southstone Minerals'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 )
=0.329/3.613
=9.11 %

Southstone Minerals's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=-0.702/6.497
=-10.80 %

* 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 -10.80% mean?
Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML) has a OCF Margin % of -10.80% as of May. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Southstone Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southstone Minerals ranks #418 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Southstone Minerals' OCF Margin % too high?
Southstone Minerals' current OCF Margin % is -10.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Southstone Minerals ranks #418 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Southstone Minerals' OCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southstone Minerals ranks #418 out of 847 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Southstone Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.48. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.48, based on 847 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 Southstone Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southstone Minerals's current OCF Margin % is -10.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southstone Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.08, compared to a current price of C$0.06 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -10.80%. 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 Southstone Minerals (TSXV:SML), the current OCF Margin % is -10.80% as of May. 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.

Southstone Minerals Business Description

Address 2751 Graham Street, Victoria, BC, CAN, V8T 3Z1
Southstone Minerals Ltd is a Canadian junior mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, development, and mining of mineral properties. It holds the majority interest in the Oena Diamond Mine, an alluvial diamond property located in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, that produces diamonds of varying sizes and characteristics, including occasional larger stones. The company generates revenue from the sale of diamonds.