ORACLE CORP (ORCL) Factsheet

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ORACLE CORP (ORCL) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-09-11. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 11.3%. FCF margin -40.0%. D/E 1.9x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Metric Value Context
ROIC 11.3% Near cost of capital
FCF Margin -40.0% Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity 1.9x Elevated debt

ROIC 11.3% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin -40.0% — Bottom 10%.

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Profitability: ORACLE CORP earns 11.3% ROIC, Top 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 11.3%, sector median 4.4%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 28.0% × asset turnover 0.3x. Operating margin 32.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Metric ORCL Rating Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 11.3% Adequate Above sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 48.4% Excellent Efficient use of shareholder equity
Operating Margin 32.1% Excellent Efficient operations

Cash Flow: ORACLE CORP generates $-28.7B FCF at -40.0% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $-28.7B. FCF margin -40.0%, Bottom 10%. OCF/Net income 2.5x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Metric ORCL Rating Context
Free Cash Flow Margin -40.0% Red flag Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $-28.7B Red flag Cash burn
OCF/Net Income 2.5x Excellent High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q) N/A Warning Variable cash flow

Balance Sheet: ORACLE CORP at 1.9x leverage, 4.5x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 1.9x. Total debt $125.3B, cash & investments $37.1B. Interest coverage 4.5x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Metric ORCL Rating Context
Debt to Equity 1.9x Warning Elevated leverage
Net Cash Position $-88.3B Warning Net debt position
Interest Coverage 4.5x Adequate Monitor debt obligations

Valuation: ORACLE CORP trades at 20.3x earnings

P/E 20.3x. EV/Sales 6.6x. FCF yield -7.5%. Dividend yield 1.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Metric ORCL Rating Context
P/E Ratio 20.3x Adequate Premium valuation
EV/Sales 6.6x Adequate Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield -7.5% Warning Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield 1.6% Adequate Growth focus over income

Capital Allocation: ORACLE CORP returns 1.5% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 1.5% (div 1.6%). Share count +6.4% YoY. Capital returned $5.8B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Metric ORCL Rating Context
Total Shareholder Yield 1.5% Adequate Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY) 6.4% Warning Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM) $5.8B Good Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

Sector Rankings

Metric Value Percentile vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 11.3% Top 50% 2.6x above
Free Cash Flow Margin -40.0% Bottom 10% -3.9x below
Operating Margin 32.1% Top 10% 6.8x above
Return on Equity (ROE) 48.4% Top 10% 7.8x above
P/E Ratio 20.3x N/A -

Financial Scorecard

Metric ORCL Rating Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 11.3% Adequate Top 50% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin -40.0% Red flag Bottom 10% of sector (median: 10.1%)
Debt to Equity Ratio 187.7% Warning High financial leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) 20.3x Adequate Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield -7.5% Red flag Growth-focused valuation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ORACLE CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

ORACLE CORP (ORCL) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 11.3%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 13.0% with a declining trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Q: What is ORACLE CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

ORACLE CORP (ORCL) has a free cash flow margin of -40.0%, generating $-28.7 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Q: What is ORACLE CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

ORACLE CORP (ORCL) trades at a P/E ratio of 20.3x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 6.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Q: Does ORACLE CORP pay a dividend?

ORACLE CORP (ORCL) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 1.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Q: How much debt does ORACLE CORP have?

ORACLE CORP (ORCL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.9x with total debt of $125.3 billion. Interest coverage 4.5x. Net debt $88.3 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Q: What is ORACLE CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

ORACLE CORP (ORCL) grew revenue by 21.6% year-over-year. EPS +49.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.

Q: How does ORACLE CORP compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, ORACLE CORP (ORCL) shows: ROIC 11.3%, sector median 4.4% (Top 50%). FCF margin -40.0%, sector median 10.1% (Bottom 10%). These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with ORACLE CORP?

Quantitative warning flags for ORACLE CORP (ORCL): 1) FCF margin -40.0% (below 5%); 2) ROIC declining -5.4% over 8 quarters; 3) debt/equity 1.9x (above 1.5x threshold); 4) interest coverage 4.5x (below 5x). Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-11.


Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-09-11. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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