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NECNIPNF +3.85%84 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.76 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NIPNF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.17 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,963 Software companies, NEC ranks better than 77.23% on this metric.
NEC's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.76.
NEC's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.76.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of NEC was -29.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 42.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 17.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for NEC's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
NIPNF'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.4 Med: -0.6 Max: 42.9
Current: 42.9
During the past 13 years, NEC's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 42.90% per year. The lowest was -51.40% per year. And the median was -0.60% per year.
NIPNF's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 77.23% of 1963
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 15.7
vs NIPNF: 42.90
The historical data trend for NEC's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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.
NIPNF vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, NEC's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
NEC Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NEC's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NEC's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.76
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.76 mean?
NEC (NIPNF) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.76 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on NEC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NEC ranks #447 out of 1963 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is NEC's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
NEC's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.76. The Software industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 15.70. NEC's value of $0.76 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NEC ranks #447 out of 1963 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NEC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEC's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NEC ranks #447 out of 1963 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places NEC in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 15.70. NEC's value of $0.76 is 95.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Software company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Software companies is 15.70, based on 1,963 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NEC's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.76 is 95.2% below 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 Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on NEC and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NEC's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEC (NIPNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.17, compared to a current price of $32.40 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.76 and 95.2% below the Software industry median of 15.70. NEC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NEC (NIPNF), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.76 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 NEC (NIPNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.40 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.17.
GuruFocus considers NEC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NIPNF:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $0.76
GF Value™: $20.17 vs. price of $32.40 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.2% below the Software median (#447 of 1963)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NIPNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NEC Corp is engaged in IT services, networks, social infrastructure, and solutions. The company operates through three segments: IT Services, Social Infrastructure, and Others. The IT Services segment provides system integration, consulting, maintenance, outsourcing, cloud services, system equipment, and software services. The Social Infrastructure segment offers network infrastructure, including core networks, mobile base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, along with telecom software, OSS/BSS solutions, aerospace and defense system integration, and maintenance. The Others segment covers the development, manufacturing, and sales of system equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the IT Services segment.
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