CTSSTU:XT1 -5.08%72 OCF Margin % is 12.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 16.47. GuruFocus rates STU:XT1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.84. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, CTS ranks better than 85.88% on this metric.
OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. CTS's Cash Flow from Operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.0 Mil. CTS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €120.4 Mil. Therefore, CTS's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTS's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XT1'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.9 Med: 16.47 Max: 20.65
Current: 18.71
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of CTS was 20.65%. The lowest was 11.90%. And the median was 16.47%.
STU:XT1's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 85.88% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs STU:XT1: 18.71
CTS OCF Margin % Related Terms
CTS OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTS'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:XT1 vs ALNT, ROG, LPTH: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, CTS'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.
CTS OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CTS's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTS'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.
CTS (STU:XT1) has a OCF Margin % of 12.42% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on CTS and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 16.47. Over the past decade, CTS's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.90 to 20.65. According to the industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #349 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is CTS's OCF Margin % too high?
CTS's current OCF Margin % of 12.42% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 16.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.90 to a high of 20.65. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. CTS's value of 12.42% is 135.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTS ranks #349 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CTS has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTS's OCF Margin % compare to ALNT and ROG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #349 out of 2472 companies for OCF Margin %. This places CTS in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. CTS's value of 12.42% is 135.7% above this benchmark. Historically, CTS's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.90 to 20.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.47 vs. the industry median of 5.27, CTS 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 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. CTS's current OCF Margin % of 12.42% is 135.7% 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 CTS 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. CTS's current OCF Margin % is 12.42%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 16.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTS stock overvalued right now?
CTS (STU:XT1) has a current OCF Margin % of 12.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.84, compared to a current price of €56.00 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 12.42%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 16.47 and 135.7% above the Hardware industry median of 5.27. CTS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 CTS (STU:XT1), the current OCF Margin % is 12.42% 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 CTS (STU:XT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €56.00 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.84.
Key valuation signals for STU:XT1:
OCF Margin %: 12.42% (25% below median its 10-year median of 16.47)
GF Value™: €41.84 vs. price of €56.00 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.7% above the Hardware median (#349 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTS Corp operates in the electronics industry. The company is a manufacturer of Sensors, Electronic components, and Actuators. It designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, electronic components, and actuators mainly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the aerospace and defense, industrial, information technology, medical, telecommunications, and transportation markets. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in China, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Denmark, and other countries.
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