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The historical data trend for Persistent Systems'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.
BOM:533179 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Persistent Systems'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.
Persistent Systems OCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Persistent Systems's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persistent Systems'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.
Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) has a OCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Persistent Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Persistent Systems' OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.69 to 17.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Persistent Systems ranks #1026 out of 2824 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Persistent Systems' OCF Margin % too high?
Persistent Systems' current OCF Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.69 to a high of 17.57. Based on the distribution chart, Persistent Systems ranks #1026 out of 2824 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persistent Systems has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persistent Systems' OCF Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Persistent Systems ranks #1026 out of 2824 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Persistent Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.64. Historically, Persistent Systems' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.69 to 17.57 over the past decade. 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 6.64, based on 2,824 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. 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 Persistent Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persistent Systems's current OCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persistent Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,772.71, compared to a current price of ₹5,528.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.00%. Persistent Systems' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Persistent Systems (BOM:533179), the current OCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persistent Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,528.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,772.71.
GuruFocus considers Persistent Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533179:
OCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹6,772.71 vs. price of ₹5,528.00 (18.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persistent Systems Ltd is an India-based provider of software solutions organized in three segments based on the end market: Software, Hi-Tech, and Emerging Industries; Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Its solutions include cloud life cycle management, Internet of Things, unified endpoint management, endpoint detection and response, and Big Data analytics. The firm also offers product engineering services, platform-based cloud solutions, and Internet Protocol-based products. The majority of the firm's revenue gets derived from the Software, Hi-Tech, and Emerging Industries segments.
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