African Distillers (XZIM:AFDS.ZW) OCF Margin %: 6.93% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median


XZIM:AFDS.ZW African Distillers Ltd XZIM:AFDS.ZW
90 GF Score
Price ZWG1,501.00
GF Value ZWG1,288.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is African Distillers OCF Margin %?

African Distillers XZIM:AFDS.ZW 90 OCF Margin % is 6.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates XZIM:AFDS.ZW with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ZWG1,288.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, African Distillers ranks worse than 58.1% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. African Distillers's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZWG98 Mil. African Distillers's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZWG1,415 Mil. Therefore, African Distillers's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.93%.

As of today, African Distillers's current OCF Yield % is 0.11%.

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

XZIM:AFDS.ZW' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: 7.92   Max: 45.26
Current: 8.08


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of African Distillers was 45.26%. The lowest was -3.79%. And the median was 7.92%.

XZIM:AFDS.ZW's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
58.1% of 210 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 9.725 vs XZIM:AFDS.ZW: 8.08


African Distillers OCF Margin % Related Terms


African Distillers OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Distillers'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.

African Distillers OCF Margin % Chart

African Distillers Annual Data
Trend Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
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African Distillers Semi-Annual Data
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XZIM:AFDS.ZW vs BF.B: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, African Distillers'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.


African Distillers OCF Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, African Distillers's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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African Distillers OCF Margin % Calculation

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

African Distillers's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=201.683/2496.63
=8.08 %

African Distillers'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 )
=98.097/1414.594
=6.93 %

* 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 6.93% mean?
African Distillers (XZIM:AFDS.ZW) has a OCF Margin % of 6.93% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on African Distillers and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.92. According to the industry distribution chart, African Distillers ranks #122 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is African Distillers' OCF Margin % too high?
African Distillers' current OCF Margin % of 6.93% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.92. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median OCF Margin % is 9.73. African Distillers' value of 6.93% is 28.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Distillers ranks #122 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African Distillers has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Distillers' OCF Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, African Distillers ranks #122 out of 210 companies for OCF Margin %. This places African Distillers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 9.73. African Distillers' value of 6.93% is 28.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 9.73, African Distillers has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 9.73, based on 210 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. African Distillers's current OCF Margin % of 6.93% is 28.7% below 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 African Distillers and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Distillers's current OCF Margin % is 6.93%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Distillers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Distillers (XZIM:AFDS.ZW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZWG1,288.19, compared to a current price of ZWG1,501.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 6.93%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 28.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 9.73. African Distillers' 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 African Distillers (XZIM:AFDS.ZW), the current OCF Margin % is 6.93% 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 African Distillers (XZIM:AFDS.ZW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Distillers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZWG1,501.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZWG1,288.19. GuruFocus considers African Distillers to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XZIM:AFDS.ZW:

  • OCF Margin %: 6.93% (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.92)
  • GF Value™: ZWG1,288.19 vs. price of ZWG1,501.00 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#122 of 210)

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


African Distillers Business Description

Address St Marnock's, Stapleford, P O Box WGT 890, Harare, ZWE
African Distillers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of branded spirits, ciders, and wines for the Zimbabwean market and for export. The company has six depots in Bulawayo, Harare, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Mutare and Victoria Falls. Brown spirits sales generate maximum revenue for the company. The product portfolio includes brown spirits, ciders, white spirits, still wines, liqueur, spirit coolers, fortified wines, sparkling wines and sparkling juice.
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