Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 OCF Margin % is 4.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 17.48. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 80.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 17.48 Max: 31.63
Current: 20.74
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Science Group was 31.63%. The lowest was 6.98%. And the median was 17.48%.
LSE:SAG's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.75% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.005
vs LSE:SAG: 20.74
Science Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
Science Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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.
LSE:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a OCF Margin % of 4.38% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 17.48. Over the past decade, Science Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 31.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #206 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Science Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Science Group's current OCF Margin % of 4.38% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 17.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 31.63. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 7.01. Science Group's value of 4.38% is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #206 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's OCF Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #206 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Science Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.01. Science Group's value of 4.38% is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 31.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.48 vs. the industry median of 7.01, Science Group has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 7.01, based on 1,070 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. Science Group's current OCF Margin % of 4.38% is 37.5% below 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current OCF Margin % is 4.38%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 17.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 4.38%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 17.48 and 37.5% below the Business Services industry median of 7.01. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current OCF Margin % is 4.38% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
OCF Margin %: 4.38% (75% below median its 10-year median of 17.48)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Business Services median (#206 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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