Tesla (PFTS:TSLA) OCF Margin %: 17.59% (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median


What is Tesla OCF Margin %?

Tesla PFTS:TSLA 85 OCF Margin % is 17.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 14.49. GuruFocus rates PFTS:TSLA with a GF Score™ of 85/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tesla ranks better than 86.32% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Tesla's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₴176,822.91 Mil. Tesla's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₴1,005,469.75 Mil. Therefore, Tesla's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.59%.

As of today, Tesla's current OCF Yield % is 1.17%.

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


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Tesla was 21.36%. The lowest was -1.77%. And the median was 14.49%.

PFTS:TSLA's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 7.12
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Tesla OCF Margin % Related Terms

Tesla OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesla'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.

Tesla OCF Margin % Chart

Tesla Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Tesla Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Tesla OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Tesla'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 )
=662333.603/4258975.286
=15.55 %

Tesla's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=176822.906/1005469.747
=17.59 %

* 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 17.59% mean?
Tesla (PFTS:TSLA) has a OCF Margin % of 17.59% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Tesla and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #181 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Tesla's OCF Margin % too high?
Tesla's current OCF Margin % of 17.59% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median OCF Margin % is 7.12. Tesla's value of 17.59% is 147.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesla ranks #181 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's OCF Margin % compare to GM and F?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #181 out of 1323 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Tesla in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.12. Tesla's value of 17.59% is 147.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.49 vs. the industry median of 7.12, Tesla 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.12, based on 1,323 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. Tesla's current OCF Margin % of 17.59% is 147.1% 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 Tesla and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesla's current OCF Margin % is 17.59%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 14.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Tesla (PFTS:TSLA) has a current OCF Margin % of 17.59%. The current OCF Margin % is 17.59%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.49 and 147.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.12. Tesla's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Tesla (PFTS:TSLA), the current OCF Margin % is 17.59% as of Mar. 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.

Tesla Business Description

Address 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX, USA, 78725
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.