British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings (XZIM:BAT.ZW) OCF Margin %: 12.22% (As of Dec. 2025) — 66% Below Median

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XZIM:BAT.ZW British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings Ltd XZIM:BAT.ZW
84 GF Score
Price ZWG18,989.90
GF Value ZWG8,270.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings OCF Margin %?

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings XZIM:BAT.ZW 84 OCF Margin % is 12.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 35.97. GuruFocus rates XZIM:BAT.ZW with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ZWG8,270.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings ranks better than 87.23% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZWG52.5 Mil. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ZWG429.4 Mil. Therefore, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.22%.

As of today, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 0.08%.

The historical rank and industry rank for British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XZIM:BAT.ZW' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.99   Med: 35.97   Max: 41.63
Current: 33.97


During the past 8 years, the highest OCF Margin % of British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings was 41.63%. The lowest was 18.99%. And the median was 35.97%.

XZIM:BAT.ZW's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
87.23% of 47 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 7.1 vs XZIM:BAT.ZW: 33.97


British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings OCF Margin % Related Terms


British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings'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.

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings OCF Margin % Chart

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 37.97 39.95 41.63 27.44 33.97

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 48.37 6.72 60.86 12.22

XZIM:BAT.ZW vs PM, MO, TPB: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings'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.


British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings OCF Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's OCF Margin % falls into.


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British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings OCF Margin % Calculation

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

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings'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 )
=263.797/776.656
=33.97 %

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=52.482/429.438
=12.22 %

* 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 12.22% mean?
British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings (XZIM:BAT.ZW) has a OCF Margin % of 12.22% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 35.97. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' OCF Margin % has ranged from 18.99 to 41.63. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings ranks #6 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' OCF Margin % too high?
British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' current OCF Margin % of 12.22% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 35.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.99 to a high of 41.63. The Tobacco Products industry median OCF Margin % is 7.10. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' value of 12.22% is 72.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings ranks #6 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' OCF Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings ranks #6 out of 47 companies for OCF Margin %. This places British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.10. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' value of 12.22% is 72.1% above this benchmark. Historically, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 18.99 to 41.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.97 vs. the industry median of 7.10, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 7.10, based on 47 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. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's current OCF Margin % of 12.22% is 72.1% 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 British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings's current OCF Margin % is 12.22%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 35.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings (XZIM:BAT.ZW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZWG8,270.76, compared to a current price of ZWG18,989.90 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 12.22%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 35.97 and 72.1% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.10. British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings (XZIM:BAT.ZW), the current OCF Margin % is 12.22% 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 British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings (XZIM:BAT.ZW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZWG18,989.90 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZWG8,270.76. GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XZIM:BAT.ZW:

  • OCF Margin %: 12.22% (66% below median its 10-year median of 35.97)
  • GF Value™: ZWG8,270.76 vs. price of ZWG18,989.90 (129.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.1% above the Tobacco Products median (#6 of 47)

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


British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings Business Description

Address No. 1 Manchester Road, PO Box ST98, Southerton, Harare, ZWE
British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Holdings Ltd manufactures, distributes, and sells cigarettes through a network of independent retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, has a cigarette manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe, and exports cut-rag outside Zimbabwe. The portfolio comprises combustible tobacco products, such as cigarettes, alongside a range of non-combustible products, including New Categories of potentially reduced-risk products - vapour and tobacco heating products and modern oral products, including tobacco-free nicotine pouches - as well as traditional oral. The operating segments are cigarettes and the cut-rag export business. The cigarettes segment generates maximum revenue.
84GF Score

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