South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) FCF Yield %: -78.98 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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JSE:SOH South Ocean Holdings Ltd JSE:SOH
45 GF Score
Price R0.76
GF Value R1.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield %?

South Ocean Holdings JSE:SOH 45 FCF Yield % is -78.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,066 Industrial Products companies, South Ocean Holdings ranks worse than 98.34% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, South Ocean Holdings's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is R-122 Mil, and Market Cap is R154 Mil. Therefore, South Ocean Holdings's FCF Yield % for today is -78.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for South Ocean Holdings's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:SOH' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -157.72   Med: -1.34   Max: 361.71
Current: -78.98


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of South Ocean Holdings was 361.71%. The lowest was -157.72%. And the median was -1.34%.

JSE:SOH's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
98.34% of 3066 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.575 vs JSE:SOH: -78.98

South Ocean Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.43%.


South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF 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 free 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.


South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield % Related Terms


South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Ocean Holdings's FCF 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.

South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield % Chart

South Ocean Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 48.82 7.66 -27.97 1.84 -48.41

South Ocean Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Yield % 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 139.06 -124.34 112.88 -188.12 130.75

JSE:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.


South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings's FCF Yield % falls into.


JSE:SOH
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South Ocean Holdings FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

South Ocean Holdings's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-122.017 / 252.06348
=-48.41%

South Ocean Holdings's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=164.787 * 2 / 252.06348
=130.75%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -78.98 mean?
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a FCF Yield % of -78.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #3015 out of 3066 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is South Ocean Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current FCF Yield % is -78.98. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #3015 out of 3066 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #3015 out of 3066 companies for FCF Yield %. This places South Ocean Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.58. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.58, based on 3,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current FCF Yield % is -78.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -78.98. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current FCF Yield % is -78.98 as of Aug. 09, 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55. GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:

  • FCF Yield %: -78.98
  • GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs

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


South Ocean Holdings Business Description

Address 16 Botha Street, Alrode, ZAF, 1451
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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