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ScanSourceSCSC +0.31%77 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,735 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks worse than 57636.83% on this metric.
ScanSource's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.31.
ScanSource's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.07.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of ScanSource was -7.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for ScanSource's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, ScanSource's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 123.70% per year. The lowest was -70.10% per year. And the median was -15.80% per year.
SCSC's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year OCF Growth Rate only.
ScanSource Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
ScanSource Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource'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.
SCSC vs NLST, EACO, CLMB: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.
ScanSource Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.07
* 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 $6.07 mean?
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $6.07 as of Mar. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on ScanSource and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #999999 out of 1735 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is ScanSource's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
ScanSource's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.07. The Hardware industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.00. ScanSource's value of $6.07 is 102.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #999999 out of 1735 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to NLST and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #999999 out of 1735 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places ScanSource in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.00. ScanSource's value of $6.07 is 102.3% above this benchmark. 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 3.00, based on 1,735 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. ScanSource's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $6.07 is 102.3% 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 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 ScanSource and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ScanSource's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.72, compared to a current price of $52.00 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.07 and 102.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.00. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $6.07 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.00 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.72.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $6.07
GF Value™: $43.72 vs. price of $52.00 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.3% above the Hardware median (#999999 of 1735)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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