GYST (The Graystone Co) OCF Margin %: 206.06% (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co OCF Margin %?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% OCF Margin % is 206.06% as of Sep. 2013.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. The Graystone Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.07 Mil. The Graystone Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.03 Mil. Therefore, The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was 206.06%.

As of today, The Graystone Co's current OCF Yield % is -46.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

GYST' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -486.9

GYST's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 30.31 vs GYST: -486.90

The Graystone Co OCF Margin % Related Terms

The Graystone Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co OCF Margin % Chart

The Graystone Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
OCF Margin %
17.39 -38.17 -551.57

The Graystone Co Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -802.17 -415.49 -1,025.93 -1,442.86 206.06

GYST vs DWSGF, AUXRF, NEBUF: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, The Graystone Co'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.

The Graystone Co OCF Margin % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


The Graystone Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The Graystone Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2012 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2012 )
=-0.877/0.159
=-551.57 %

The Graystone Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Sep. 2013 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2013 )
=0.068/0.033
=206.06 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 206.06% mean?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a OCF Margin % of 206.06% as of Sep. 2013. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % too high?
The Graystone Co's current OCF Margin % is 206.06%. The Banks industry median OCF Margin % is 30.31. The Graystone Co's value of 206.06% is 579.8% above this industry median.
How does The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's OCF Margin % of 206.06% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 30.31. The Graystone Co's value of 206.06% is 579.8% above this benchmark. 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 Banks company?
The median OCF Margin % among Banks companies is 30.31, based on 1,495 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. The Graystone Co's current OCF Margin % of 206.06% is 579.8% 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Margin % is 30.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Graystone Co's current OCF Margin % is 206.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a current OCF Margin % of 206.06%. The current OCF Margin % is 206.06% and 579.8% above the Banks industry median of 30.31. 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current OCF Margin % is 206.06% as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.