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ACI WorldwideACIW -0.98%82 OCF Margin % is 16.45% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 15.18. GuruFocus rates ACIW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,819 Software companies, ACI Worldwide ranks better than 75.7% on this metric.
The historical data trend for ACI Worldwide'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ACI Worldwide'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.
ACI Worldwide OCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ACI Worldwide's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACI Worldwide'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.
ACI Worldwide (ACIW) has a OCF Margin % of 16.45% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ACI Worldwide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.18. Over the past decade, ACI Worldwide's OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.93 to 24.33. According to the industry distribution chart, ACI Worldwide ranks #685 out of 2819 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is ACI Worldwide's OCF Margin % too high?
ACI Worldwide's current OCF Margin % of 16.45% is near median its 10-year median of 15.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.93 to a high of 24.33. The Software industry median OCF Margin % is 6.67. ACI Worldwide's value of 16.45% is 146.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACI Worldwide ranks #685 out of 2819 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACI Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACI Worldwide's OCF Margin % compare to PATH and DOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ACI Worldwide ranks #685 out of 2819 companies for OCF Margin %. This places ACI Worldwide in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.67. ACI Worldwide's value of 16.45% is 146.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ACI Worldwide's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.93 to 24.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.18 vs. the industry median of 6.67, ACI Worldwide 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 Software company?
The median OCF Margin % among Software companies is 6.67, based on 2,819 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. ACI Worldwide's current OCF Margin % of 16.45% is 146.6% 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 ACI Worldwide and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACI Worldwide's current OCF Margin % is 16.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACI Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACI Worldwide (ACIW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.28, compared to a current price of $51.48 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.18 and 146.6% above the Software industry median of 6.67. ACI Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 ACI Worldwide (ACIW), the current OCF Margin % is 16.45% 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 ACI Worldwide (ACIW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACI Worldwide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.48 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.28.
GuruFocus considers ACI Worldwide to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACIW:
OCF Margin %: 16.45% (near median its 10-year median of 15.18)
GF Value™: $51.28 vs. price of $51.48 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.6% above the Software median (#685 of 2819)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACIW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACI Worldwide Inc develops, markets, and installs a portfolio of software products focused on facilitating electronic payments. The firm's products are sold and supported directly and through distribution networks covering three geographic regions - the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. ACI software products process payment transactions for retail banking clients, billers such as utilities and healthcare providers, and community banks and credit unions. ACI's customers are financial institutions all over the world, but the majority of the revenue is generated in the United States and EMEA regions. The company's operating segment includes Payment Software and Biller. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Payment Software segment.
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