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Intuitive SurgicalSTU:IUI1 -2.70%91 OCF Margin % is 36.68% as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 32.74. GuruFocus rates STU:IUI1 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €534.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 815 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks better than 92.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intuitive Surgical's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:IUI1'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.96 Med: 32.74 Max: 40.16
Current: 33.6
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Intuitive Surgical was 40.16%. The lowest was 23.96%. And the median was 32.74%.
STU:IUI1's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.52% of 815
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs STU:IUI1: 33.60
Intuitive Surgical OCF Margin % Related Terms
Intuitive Surgical OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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.
STU:IUI1 vs BDX, MDLN, RMD: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical OCF Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical (STU:IUI1) has a OCF Margin % of 36.68% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 32.74. Over the past decade, Intuitive Surgical's OCF Margin % has ranged from 23.96 to 40.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #61 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's OCF Margin % too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current OCF Margin % of 36.68% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 32.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.96 to a high of 40.16. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median OCF Margin % is 5.82. Intuitive Surgical's value of 36.68% is 530.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #61 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's OCF Margin % compare to BDX and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #61 out of 815 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Intuitive Surgical in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.82. Intuitive Surgical's value of 36.68% is 530.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Intuitive Surgical's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 23.96 to 40.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.74 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Intuitive Surgical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median OCF Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.82, based on 815 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. Intuitive Surgical's current OCF Margin % of 36.68% is 530.2% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current OCF Margin % is 36.68%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 32.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (STU:IUI1) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €534.04, compared to a current price of €298.80 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 36.68%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 32.74 and 530.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.82. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (STU:IUI1), the current OCF Margin % is 36.68% 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 Intuitive Surgical (STU:IUI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €298.80 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of €534.04.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IUI1:
OCF Margin %: 36.68% (12% above median its 10-year median of 32.74)
GF Value™: €534.04 vs. price of €298.80 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 530.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#61 of 815)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IUI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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