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What is Sensata Technologies Holding OCF Margin %?
Sensata Technologies HoldingST -1.96%77 OCF Margin % is 21.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 16.54. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks better than 86.08% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a OCF Margin % of 21.20% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 16.54. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.27 to 18.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #345 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's OCF Margin % too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current OCF Margin % of 21.20% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 16.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.27 to a high of 18.38. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 4.78. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 21.20% is 343.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #345 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's OCF Margin % compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #345 out of 2478 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Sensata Technologies Holding in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.78. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 21.20% is 343.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.27 to 18.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.54 vs. the industry median of 4.78, Sensata Technologies Holding 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 4.78, 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current OCF Margin % of 21.20% is 343.5% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current OCF Margin % is 21.20%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 16.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $41.93 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 21.20%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 16.54 and 343.5% above the Hardware industry median of 4.78. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current OCF Margin % is 21.20% as of Jun. 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.93 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35.
GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ST:
OCF Margin %: 21.20% (28% above median its 10-year median of 16.54)
GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $41.93 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 343.5% above the Hardware median (#345 of 2478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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