AppleAAPL -6.12%96 OCF Margin % is 25.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 29.00. GuruFocus rates AAPL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Apple ranks better than 95.95% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Apple's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28,702 Mil. Apple's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $111,184 Mil. Therefore, Apple's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Apple's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AAPL'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.67 Med: 29 Max: 30.98
Current: 31.06
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Apple was 30.98%. The lowest was 26.67%. And the median was 29.00%.
AAPL's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.95% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs AAPL: 31.06
Apple OCF Margin % Related Terms
Apple OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apple'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Apple'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.
Apple OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apple's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apple's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Apple (AAPL) has a OCF Margin % of 25.81% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Apple and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 29.00. Over the past decade, Apple's OCF Margin % has ranged from 26.67 to 30.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #100 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Apple's OCF Margin % too high?
Apple's current OCF Margin % of 25.81% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 29.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.67 to a high of 30.98. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Apple's value of 25.81% is 388.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apple ranks #100 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's OCF Margin % compare to SONO and VUZI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #100 out of 2469 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Apple in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Apple's value of 25.81% is 388.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Apple's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 26.67 to 30.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.00 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Apple 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.28, based on 2,469 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. Apple's current OCF Margin % of 25.81% is 388.8% 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 Apple and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apple's current OCF Margin % is 25.81%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 29.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (AAPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $266.18, compared to a current price of $275.15 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 25.81%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 29.00 and 388.8% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Apple (AAPL), the current OCF Margin % is 25.81% 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 Apple (AAPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $275.15 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.18.
GuruFocus considers Apple to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AAPL:
OCF Margin %: 25.81% (11% below median its 10-year median of 29.00)
GF Value™: $266.18 vs. price of $275.15 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 388.8% above the Hardware median (#100 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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