Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) OCF Margin %: 4.52% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


SHSE:601231 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:601231
76 GF Score
Price ¥32.40
GF Value ¥15.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co OCF Margin %?

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co SHSE:601231 +5.16% 76 OCF Margin % is 4.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601231 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks worse than 56.94% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥603 Mil. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥13,349 Mil. Therefore, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.52%.

As of today, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current OCF Yield % is 2.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601231' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.99   Med: 4.59   Max: 11.22
Current: 3.59


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co was 11.22%. The lowest was -1.99%. And the median was 4.59%.

SHSE:601231's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
56.94% of 2478 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27 vs SHSE:601231: 3.59


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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.

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co OCF Margin % Chart

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
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OCF Margin %
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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601231 vs APH, GLW: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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 )
=2403.927/59195.056
=4.06 %

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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 )
=602.732/13349.409
=4.52 %

* 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 4.52% mean?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a OCF Margin % of 4.52% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1411 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current OCF Margin % of 4.52% is near median its 10-year median of 4.59. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 4.52% is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1411 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's OCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1411 out of 2478 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 4.52% is 14.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,478 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. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current OCF Margin % of 4.52% is 14.2% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current OCF Margin % is 4.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.15, compared to a current price of ¥32.40 — trading 113.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 4.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 14.2% below the Hardware industry median of 5.27. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current OCF Margin % is 4.52% 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.

Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥32.40 is trading 113.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.15. GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:

  • OCF Margin %: 4.52% (near median its 10-year median of 4.59)
  • GF Value™: ¥15.15 vs. price of ¥32.40 (113.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.2% below the Hardware median (#1411 of 2478)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address No. 169, Shengxia Road, 5th Floor, Building B, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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