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NetScout SystemsNTCT +1.18%65 OCF Yield % is 9.72 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 9.55. GuruFocus rates NTCT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,874 Software companies, NetScout Systems ranks better than 77.94% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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NetScout Systems OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NetScout Systems's OCF Yield % 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.
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NetScout Systems's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.
NetScout Systems OCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NetScout Systems's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetScout Systems's OCF Yield % 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.
NetScout Systems (NTCT) has a OCF Yield % of 9.72 as of Aug. 23, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on NetScout Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.55. Over the past decade, NetScout Systems' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.91 to 16.97. According to the industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #634 out of 2874 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is NetScout Systems' OCF Yield % too high?
NetScout Systems' current OCF Yield % of 9.72 is near median its 10-year median of 9.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.91 to a high of 16.97. The Software industry median OCF Yield % is 3.12. NetScout Systems' value of 9.72 is 212% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #634 out of 2874 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NetScout Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetScout Systems' OCF Yield % compare to EEFT and TDC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NetScout Systems ranks #634 out of 2874 companies for OCF Yield %. This places NetScout Systems in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.12. NetScout Systems' value of 9.72 is 212% above this benchmark. Historically, NetScout Systems' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.91 to 16.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.55 vs. the industry median of 3.12, NetScout Systems 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 Yield % for a Software company?
The median OCF Yield % among Software companies is 3.12, based on 2,874 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NetScout Systems's current OCF Yield % of 9.72 is 212% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on NetScout Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetScout Systems's current OCF Yield % is 9.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetScout Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems (NTCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.87, compared to a current price of $38.47 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.55 and 212% above the Software industry median of 3.12. NetScout Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetScout Systems (NTCT), the current OCF Yield % is 9.72 as of Aug. 23, 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 NetScout Systems (NTCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetScout Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.47 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.87.
GuruFocus considers NetScout Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NTCT:
OCF Yield %: 9.72 (near median its 10-year median of 9.55)
GF Value™: $23.87 vs. price of $38.47 (61.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 212% above the Software median (#634 of 2874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NetScout Systems Inc is engaged in providing enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS), protection solutions. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.
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