National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) OCF Margin %: 27.11% (As of Mar. 2026) — 240% Above Median

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XPAE:NCI National Carton Industry XPAE:NCI
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What is National Carton Industry OCF Margin %?

National Carton Industry XPAE:NCI 100 OCF Margin % is 27.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 240% above its 10-year median of 7.97. GuruFocus rates XPAE:NCI with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 401 Packaging & Containers companies, National Carton Industry ranks better than 71.82% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. National Carton Industry's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.74 Mil. National Carton Industry's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.74 Mil. Therefore, National Carton Industry's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.11%.

As of today, National Carton Industry's current OCF Yield % is 10.54%.

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

XPAE:NCI' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.08   Med: 7.97   Max: 28.3
Current: 12.05


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of National Carton Industry was 28.30%. The lowest was -8.08%. And the median was 7.97%.

XPAE:NCI's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
71.82% of 401 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.22 vs XPAE:NCI: 12.05


National Carton Industry OCF Margin % Related Terms


National Carton Industry OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Carton Industry'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.

National Carton Industry OCF Margin % Chart

National Carton Industry Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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National Carton Industry Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.71 17.31 8.26 -2.89 27.11

XPAE:NCI vs SW, PKG, IP: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, National Carton Industry'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.


National Carton Industry OCF Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Carton Industry's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Carton Industry's OCF Margin % falls into.


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National Carton Industry OCF Margin % Calculation

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

National Carton Industry'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 )
=0.618/10.811
=5.72 %

National Carton Industry'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 )
=0.742/2.737
=27.11 %

* 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 27.11% mean?
National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) has a OCF Margin % of 27.11% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on National Carton Industry and its competitors. This is 240% above median its historical median of 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #113 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is National Carton Industry's OCF Margin % too high?
National Carton Industry's current OCF Margin % of 27.11% is 240% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. The Packaging & Containers industry median OCF Margin % is 8.22. National Carton Industry's value of 27.11% is 229.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #113 out of 401 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Carton Industry has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Carton Industry's OCF Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, National Carton Industry ranks #113 out of 401 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts National Carton Industry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.22. National Carton Industry's value of 27.11% is 229.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 8.22, National Carton Industry 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median OCF Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.22, based on 401 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. National Carton Industry's current OCF Margin % of 27.11% is 229.8% 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 National Carton Industry and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Carton Industry's current OCF Margin % is 27.11%, which is 240% above median its own 10-year median of 7.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Carton Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 27.11%, which is 240% above median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 229.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.22. National Carton Industry's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI), the current OCF Margin % is 27.11% 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 National Carton Industry (XPAE:NCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Carton Industry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49. GuruFocus considers National Carton Industry to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XPAE:NCI:

  • OCF Margin %: 27.11% (240% above median its 10-year median of 7.97)
  • GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $2.55 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 229.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#113 of 401)

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


National Carton Industry Business Description

Address East industrial zone, P.O. Box 803, Nablus, PSE
National Carton Industry is a manufacturer of Closed and Open carton boxes based in Palestine. It produces mainly three types of Carton boxes. Furniture Corrugation carton boxes, Closed carton boxes, and Opened carton boxes.
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