STV Group (LSE:STVG) OCF Margin %: -8.52% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is STV Group OCF Margin %?

STV Group LSE:STVG -1.85% 55 OCF Margin % is -8.52% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 64.41% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. STV Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-7.4 Mil. STV Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £86.9 Mil. Therefore, STV Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -8.52%.

As of today, STV Group's current OCF Yield % is 5.22%.

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

LSE:STVG' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.94   Med: 5.18   Max: 15.64
Current: 1.3


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of STV Group was 15.64%. The lowest was -0.94%. And the median was 5.18%.

LSE:STVG's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
64.41% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.94 vs LSE:STVG: 1.30


STV Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


STV Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STV 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.

STV Group OCF Margin % Chart

STV Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.64 -0.94 2.26 4.63 1.30

STV Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.79 17.15 -6.97 10.78 -8.52

LSE:STVG vs NXST: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, STV 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.


STV Group OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where STV Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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STV Group OCF Margin % Calculation

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

STV Group's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.3/176.9
=1.30 %

STV Group's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-7.4/86.9
=-8.52 %

* 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 -8.52% mean?
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a OCF Margin % of -8.52% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #655 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is STV Group's OCF Margin % too high?
STV Group's current OCF Margin % is -8.52%. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #655 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's OCF Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #655 out of 1017 companies for OCF Margin %. This places STV Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.94, based on 1,017 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 STV Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current OCF Margin % is -8.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.21, compared to a current price of £0.96 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -8.52%. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current OCF Margin % is -8.52% 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.96 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.21. GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:

  • OCF Margin %: -8.52%
  • GF Value™: £2.21 vs. price of £0.96 (56.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


STV Group Business Description

Other Exchanges STVGl:UK
Address Pacific Quay, Glasgow, GBR, G51 1PQ
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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