Semapa (XLIS:SEM) OCF Margin %: 12.70% (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median

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XLIS:SEM Semapa SA XLIS:SEM
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GF Value €12.59
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What is Semapa OCF Margin %?

Semapa XLIS:SEM -1.21% 83 OCF Margin % is 12.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 22.36. GuruFocus rates XLIS:SEM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Semapa ranks better than 90.04% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Semapa's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €61 Mil. Semapa's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €478 Mil. Therefore, Semapa's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.70%.

As of today, Semapa's current OCF Yield % is 26.62%.

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

XLIS:SEM' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.33   Med: 22.36   Max: 26.69
Current: 21.55


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Semapa was 26.69%. The lowest was 17.33%. And the median was 22.36%.

XLIS:SEM's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
90.04% of 281 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 5.57 vs XLIS:SEM: 21.55


Semapa OCF Margin % Related Terms


Semapa OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Semapa'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.

Semapa OCF Margin % Chart

Semapa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Semapa 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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XLIS:SEM vs SLVM: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Semapa'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.


Semapa OCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Semapa's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Semapa OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Semapa'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 )
=538.33/2114.924
=25.45 %

Semapa'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 )
=60.762/478.428
=12.70 %

* 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 12.70% mean?
Semapa (XLIS:SEM) has a OCF Margin % of 12.70% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Semapa and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 22.36. Over the past decade, Semapa's OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.33 to 26.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #28 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Semapa's OCF Margin % too high?
Semapa's current OCF Margin % of 12.70% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.33 to a high of 26.69. The Forest Products industry median OCF Margin % is 5.57. Semapa's value of 12.70% is 128% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semapa ranks #28 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Semapa has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semapa's OCF Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #28 out of 281 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Semapa in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.57. Semapa's value of 12.70% is 128% above this benchmark. Historically, Semapa's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.33 to 26.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.36 vs. the industry median of 5.57, Semapa 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 Forest Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 5.57, based on 281 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. Semapa's current OCF Margin % of 12.70% is 128% 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 Semapa and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semapa's current OCF Margin % is 12.70%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 22.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semapa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa (XLIS:SEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.59, compared to a current price of €20.40 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 12.70%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.36 and 128% above the Forest Products industry median of 5.57. Semapa's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM), the current OCF Margin % is 12.70% 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.40 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.59. GuruFocus considers Semapa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:SEM:

  • OCF Margin %: 12.70% (43% below median its 10-year median of 22.36)
  • GF Value™: €12.59 vs. price of €20.40 (62% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 128% above the Forest Products median (#28 of 281)

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


Semapa Business Description

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Address Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, 14-10th Floor, Lisboa, PRT, 1050-121
Semapa SA Group operates in distinct business areas, namely, pulp and paper and other businesses developed. The company has four reportable segments Pulp and paper includes production and sale of writing and printing thin paper and domestic consumption paper (Tissue), and it is present in the entire value-added chain, from research and development of forestry and agricultural production to the purchase and sale of wood and the production; Cement includes sale of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, mortars and precast concrete; Other businesses includes the group's smaller activities; Holdings refers to the management activities of the Semapa group. The majority of revenue comes from Pulp and paper. The company has presence in Portugal, Rest of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
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