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HealthStreamHSTM +2.17%86 OCF Margin % is 16.04% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 19.48. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthStream ranks better than 86.94% on this metric.
The historical data trend for HealthStream'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 Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream'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.
HealthStream OCF Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream'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.
HealthStream (HSTM) has a OCF Margin % of 16.04% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on HealthStream and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 19.48. Over the past decade, HealthStream's OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.61 to 25.84. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #87 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is HealthStream's OCF Margin % too high?
HealthStream's current OCF Margin % of 16.04% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.61 to a high of 25.84. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Margin % is 8.27. HealthStream's value of 16.04% is 94% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #87 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's OCF Margin % compare to TALK and PHR?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #87 out of 666 companies for OCF Margin %. This places HealthStream in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.27. HealthStream's value of 16.04% is 94% above this benchmark. Historically, HealthStream's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 12.61 to 25.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.48 vs. the industry median of 8.27, HealthStream 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.27, based on 666 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. HealthStream's current OCF Margin % of 16.04% is 94% 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 HealthStream and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthStream's current OCF Margin % is 16.04%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 19.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.52, compared to a current price of $28.72 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.04%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.48 and 94% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 8.27. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 HealthStream (HSTM), the current OCF Margin % is 16.04% as of Jun. 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.72 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.52.
GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTM:
OCF Margin %: 16.04% (18% below median its 10-year median of 19.48)
GF Value™: $31.52 vs. price of $28.72 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#87 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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