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PALM CIXBRV:PALC -4.66%93 OCF Margin % is 19.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 16.70. GuruFocus rates XBRV:PALC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PALM CI ranks better than 88.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 16.7 Max: 26.26
Current: 19.54
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of PALM CI was 26.26%. The lowest was 1.46%. And the median was 16.70%.
XBRV:PALC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.51% of 1959
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.59
vs XBRV:PALC: 19.54
The historical data trend for PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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.
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a OCF Margin % of 19.54% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on PALM CI and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 16.70. Over the past decade, PALM CI's OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 26.26. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #225 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is PALM CI's OCF Margin % too high?
PALM CI's current OCF Margin % of 19.54% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 26.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.59. PALM CI's value of 19.54% is 196.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #225 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's OCF Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #225 out of 1959 companies for OCF Margin %. This places PALM CI in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.59. PALM CI's value of 19.54% is 196.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PALM CI's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 26.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.70 vs. the industry median of 6.59, PALM CI 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.59, based on 1,959 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. PALM CI's current OCF Margin % of 19.54% is 196.5% 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 PALM CI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PALM CI's current OCF Margin % is 19.54%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 16.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,614.84, compared to a current price of XOF8,600.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 19.54%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.70 and 196.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.59. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current OCF Margin % is 19.54% as of Dec. 2025. 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF8,600.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
OCF Margin %: 19.54% (17% above median its 10-year median of 16.70)
GF Value™: XOF6,614.84 vs. price of XOF8,600.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 196.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#225 of 1959)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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