AstroNovaALOT -0.07%56 OCF Margin % is 7.67% as of Apr. 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates ALOT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, AstroNova ranks better than 56.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AstroNova's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALOT'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.06 Med: 3.47 Max: 13.4
Current: 6.81
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of AstroNova was 13.40%. The lowest was -2.06%. And the median was 3.47%.
ALOT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.87% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs ALOT: 6.81
AstroNova OCF Margin % Related Terms
AstroNova OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AstroNova'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, AstroNova'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.
AstroNova OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AstroNova's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AstroNova'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.
AstroNova (ALOT) has a OCF Margin % of 7.67% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on AstroNova and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1065 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is AstroNova's OCF Margin % too high?
AstroNova's current OCF Margin % of 7.67% is 121% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. AstroNova's value of 7.67% is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1065 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AstroNova has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AstroNova's OCF Margin % compare to VTIX and AMCI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1065 out of 2469 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts AstroNova in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. AstroNova's value of 7.67% is 45.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 5.28, AstroNova 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. AstroNova's current OCF Margin % of 7.67% is 45.3% 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 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 AstroNova 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. AstroNova's current OCF Margin % is 7.67%, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AstroNova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova (ALOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.24, compared to a current price of $28.44 — trading 114.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 7.67%, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 45.3% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. AstroNova's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 AstroNova (ALOT), the current OCF Margin % is 7.67% as of Apr. 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 AstroNova (ALOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.44 is trading 114.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.24.
GuruFocus considers AstroNova to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALOT:
OCF Margin %: 7.67% (121% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: $13.24 vs. price of $28.44 (114.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Hardware median (#1065 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AstroNova Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems, including both hardware and software, which incorporate technologies to acquire, store, analyze, and present data in multiple formats sold under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel and GetLabels brand names. Its target markets for hardware and software products include aerospace, apparel, automotive, avionics, chemicals, computer peripherals, communications, distribution, food and beverage, general manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. It has two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Aerospace. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PI segment that includes specialty printing systems and related supplies.
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