Software CircleLSE:SFT -1.56%39 OCF Margin % is 22.92% as of Sep. 2025, which is 704% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Software Circle ranks better than 79.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Software Circle's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SFT'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7 Med: 2.85 Max: 16.1
Current: 19.54
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Software Circle was 16.10%. The lowest was -7.00%. And the median was 2.85%.
LSE:SFT's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.16% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.005
vs LSE:SFT: 19.54
Software Circle OCF Margin % Related Terms
Software Circle OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Software Circle'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:SFT vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Software Circle'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.
Software Circle OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Software Circle's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Software Circle'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.
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) has a OCF Margin % of 22.92% as of Sep. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Software Circle and its competitors. This is 704% above median its historical median of 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #223 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Software Circle's OCF Margin % too high?
Software Circle's current OCF Margin % of 22.92% is 704% above median its 10-year median of 2.85. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 7.01. Software Circle's value of 22.92% is 227.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #223 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Software Circle has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Software Circle's OCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #223 out of 1070 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Software Circle in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.01. Software Circle's value of 22.92% is 227.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 7.01, Software Circle 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 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. Software Circle's current OCF Margin % of 22.92% is 227.2% 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 Software Circle 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. Software Circle's current OCF Margin % is 22.92%, which is 704% above median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Software Circle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle (LSE:SFT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.12, compared to a current price of £0.16 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 22.92%, which is 704% above median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 227.2% above the Business Services industry median of 7.01. Software Circle's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT), the current OCF Margin % is 22.92% as of Sep. 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.16 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.12.
GuruFocus considers Software Circle to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SFT:
OCF Margin %: 22.92% (704% above median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: £0.12 vs. price of £0.16 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227.2% above the Business Services median (#223 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Software Circle PLC is a UK-based company that is an acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. The company operates complex logistics, a SaaS platform, and brands that sell print and web to business customers. The segmental analysis by nature of service includes license fees, company-owned studio revenue, brand partner print, and online sales plus trade print. Some of its brands include Nettl, watermark, and Topfloor. Geographically it has its business across the region of the UK and Ireland, Europe, and others of which the UK and Ireland's region accounts for a majority of the revenue.
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