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OusterOUST +1.75%64 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-0.88 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OUST with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,741 Hardware companies, Ouster ranks better than 86.21% on this metric.
Ouster's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.19.
Ouster's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.88.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 51.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 49.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ouster's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
OUST'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.9 Med: 47.25 Max: 51.5
Current: 51.5
During the past 7 years, Ouster's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 51.50% per year. The lowest was 34.90% per year. And the median was 47.25% per year.
OUST's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 86.21% of 1741
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.8
vs OUST: 51.50
Ouster Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Ouster Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ouster's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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.
OUST vs BHE, ROG, KN: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ouster's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
Ouster Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ouster's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ouster's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.88
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $-0.88 mean?
Ouster (OUST) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $-0.88 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Ouster and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ouster ranks #240 out of 1741 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Ouster's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Ouster's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Ouster ranks #240 out of 1741 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ouster has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ouster's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to BHE and ROG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ouster ranks #240 out of 1741 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Ouster in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 2.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Hardware companies is 2.80, based on 1,741 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Ouster and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ouster's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ouster stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ouster (OUST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.46, compared to a current price of $36.44 — trading 135.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-0.88. Ouster's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ouster (OUST), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-0.88 as of Jun. 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 Ouster (OUST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ouster stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.44 is trading 135.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.46.
GuruFocus considers Ouster to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUST:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $-0.88
GF Value™: $15.46 vs. price of $36.44 (135.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ouster Inc is a provider of lidar sensors for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries. Ouster's products include high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, Velodyne Lidar sensors, and software solutions. The company operates in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It derives maximum revenue from the Americas. The Company operates as one reportable and operating segment, which relates to the sale and production of lidar sensor kits.
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