Netlist (STU:XAB) OCF Margin %: -20.80% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:XAB Netlist Inc STU:XAB
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Price €0.53
GF Value €0.41
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What is Netlist OCF Margin %?

Netlist STU:XAB -1.12% 53 OCF Margin % is -20.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:XAB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.41. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Netlist ranks worse than 84.43% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Netlist's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-18.9 Mil. Netlist's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €90.7 Mil. Therefore, Netlist's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.80%.

As of today, Netlist's current OCF Yield % is -2.76%.

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

STU:XAB' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -105.79   Med: -26.56   Max: 4.22
Current: -10.08


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Netlist was 4.22%. The lowest was -105.79%. And the median was -26.56%.

STU:XAB's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
84.43% of 2472 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27 vs STU:XAB: -10.08


Netlist OCF Margin % Related Terms


Netlist OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netlist'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.

Netlist OCF Margin % Chart

Netlist 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 4.22 -9.28 -60.11 -23.51 -7.81

Netlist Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -34.75 -18.37 -24.30 17.51 -20.80

STU:XAB vs SCSC, EACO, CLMB: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Netlist'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.


Netlist OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netlist's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Netlist OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Netlist'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 )
=-12.584/161.09
=-7.81 %

Netlist'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 )
=-18.876/90.732
=-20.80 %

* 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 -20.80% mean?
Netlist (STU:XAB) has a OCF Margin % of -20.80% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Netlist and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #2087 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Netlist's OCF Margin % too high?
Netlist's current OCF Margin % is -20.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Netlist ranks #2087 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Netlist has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netlist's OCF Margin % compare to SCSC and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #2087 out of 2472 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Netlist in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. 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 2,472 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 Netlist 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. Netlist's current OCF Margin % is -20.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netlist stock overvalued right now?
Netlist (STU:XAB) has a current OCF Margin % of -20.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.41, compared to a current price of €0.53 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -20.80%. Netlist's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 Netlist (STU:XAB), the current OCF Margin % is -20.80% 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 Netlist (STU:XAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.53 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.41.

Key valuation signals for STU:XAB:

  • OCF Margin %: -20.80%
  • GF Value™: €0.41 vs. price of €0.53 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Netlist Business Description

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Address 111 Academy, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92617
Netlist Inc is involved in the business of designing and manufacturing modular memory subsystems and also cloud service providers. Its products include Storage class memory, nonvolatile memory, enterprise SSD and embedded flash. The company's products are based on its proprietary technologies such as Presight technology, Distributed buffer architecture, IC design, PCB designs, Thermal management designs. Company has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to thrive in the digital age.
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