Arista NetworksFRA:1170 +0.32%98 OCF Margin % is 62.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 34.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:1170 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Arista Networks ranks better than 99.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arista Networks's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1170'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.25 Med: 34.59 Max: 52.95
Current: 55.88
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Arista Networks was 52.95%. The lowest was 11.25%. And the median was 34.59%.
FRA:1170's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 99.07% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs FRA:1170: 55.88
Arista Networks OCF Margin % Related Terms
Arista Networks OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arista Networks'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.
FRA:1170 vs STX, WDC, SNDK: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Arista Networks'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.
Arista Networks OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arista Networks's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arista Networks'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.
Arista Networks (FRA:1170) has a OCF Margin % of 62.51% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Arista Networks and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 34.59. Over the past decade, Arista Networks' OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.25 to 52.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Arista Networks ranks #23 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Arista Networks' OCF Margin % too high?
Arista Networks' current OCF Margin % of 62.51% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 34.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.25 to a high of 52.95. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Arista Networks' value of 62.51% is 1083.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arista Networks ranks #23 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arista Networks has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arista Networks' OCF Margin % compare to STX and WDC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arista Networks ranks #23 out of 2469 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Arista Networks in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.28. Arista Networks' value of 62.51% is 1083.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arista Networks' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.25 to 52.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.59 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Arista Networks 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. Arista Networks's current OCF Margin % of 62.51% is 1083.9% 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 Arista Networks 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. Arista Networks's current OCF Margin % is 62.51%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 34.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arista Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks (FRA:1170) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.70, compared to a current price of €145.00 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 62.51%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 34.59 and 1083.9% above the Hardware industry median of 5.28. Arista Networks' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Arista Networks (FRA:1170), the current OCF Margin % is 62.51% 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 Arista Networks (FRA:1170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arista Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €145.00 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €123.70.
GuruFocus considers Arista Networks to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1170:
OCF Margin %: 62.51% (81% above median its 10-year median of 34.59)
GF Value™: €123.70 vs. price of €145.00 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1083.9% above the Hardware median (#23 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arista Networks is a networking equipment provider that primarily sells Ethernet switches and software to data centers. Its marquee product is its extensible operating system that runs a single image across every single one of its devices. The firm operates as one reportable segment. It has steadily gained market share since its founding in 2004, with a focus on high-speed applications. Arista counts Microsoft and Meta Platforms as its largest customers and derives roughly three-fourths of its sales from North America.
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