The historical rank and industry rank for IPG Photonics's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IPF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 24.99 Max: 29.59
Current: 5.37
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of IPG Photonics was 29.59%. The lowest was 7.51%. And the median was 24.99%.
FRA:IPF's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 57.58% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 9.39
vs FRA:IPF: 5.37
IPG Photonics OCF Margin % Related Terms
IPG Photonics OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPG Photonics'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:IPF vs ACLS, KLIC, UCTT: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics'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.
IPG Photonics OCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IPG Photonics's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPG Photonics'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.
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) has a OCF Margin % of -2.06% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors. Over the past decade, IPG Photonics' OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 29.59. According to the industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #589 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is IPG Photonics' OCF Margin % too high?
IPG Photonics' current OCF Margin % is -2.06%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 29.59. Based on the distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #589 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' OCF Margin % compare to ACLS and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #589 out of 1023 companies for OCF Margin %. This places IPG Photonics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 9.39. Historically, IPG Photonics' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 29.59 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 Semiconductors company?
The median OCF Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 9.39, based on 1,023 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median OCF Margin % is 9.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPG Photonics's current OCF Margin % is -2.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.51, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -2.06%. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF), the current OCF Margin % is -2.06% 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.51.
GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IPF:
OCF Margin %: -2.06%
GF Value™: €74.51 vs. price of €94.50 (26.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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