Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) OCF Margin %: 47.81% (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median


WBO:VRTX Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc WBO:VRTX
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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals OCF Margin %?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals WBO:VRTX +2.51% 90 OCF Margin % is 47.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 35.37. GuruFocus rates WBO:VRTX with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €439.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Biotechnology companies, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,235 Mil. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,584 Mil. Therefore, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.81%.

As of today, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current OCF Yield % is 3.57%.

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

WBO:VRTX' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.47   Med: 35.37   Max: 52.43
Current: 34.75


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Vertex Pharmaceuticals was 52.43%. The lowest was -4.47%. And the median was 35.37%.

WBO:VRTX's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
90.62% of 959 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -66.52 vs WBO:VRTX: 34.75


Vertex Pharmaceuticals OCF Margin % Related Terms


Vertex Pharmaceuticals OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals OCF Margin % Chart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals 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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WBO:VRTX vs REGN, ALNY, RVMD: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals OCF Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vertex Pharmaceuticals's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Vertex Pharmaceuticals OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=3101.216/10249.11
=30.26 %

Vertex Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=1235.306/2583.668
=47.81 %

* 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 47.81% mean?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) has a OCF Margin % of 47.81% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 35.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #90 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' OCF Margin % too high?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' current OCF Margin % of 47.81% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 35.37. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #90 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals' OCF Margin % compare to REGN and ALNY?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks #90 out of 959 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good OCF Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's current OCF Margin % is 47.81%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 35.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €439.78, compared to a current price of €410.10 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 47.81%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 35.37. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX), the current OCF Margin % is 47.81% 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals (WBO:VRTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €410.10 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €439.78. GuruFocus considers Vertex Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VRTX:

  • OCF Margin %: 47.81% (35% above median its 10-year median of 35.37)
  • GF Value™: €439.78 vs. price of €410.10 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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