TargetTGT -1.15%77 OCF Yield % is 11.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 12.31. GuruFocus rates TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Target ranks better than 54.49% 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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Target OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Target's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Discount Stores subindustry, Target's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Target OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Target's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
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Target (TGT) has a OCF Yield % of 11.05 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Target and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 12.31. Over the past decade, Target's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.47 to 23.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Target ranks #142 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Target's OCF Yield % too high?
Target's current OCF Yield % of 11.05 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 23.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Target's value of 11.05 is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Target ranks #142 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's OCF Yield % compare to DG and DLTR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Target ranks #142 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Target in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Target's value of 11.05 is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Target's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.47 to 23.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.31 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Target 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 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. Target's current OCF Yield % of 11.05 is 18.6% 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 Target and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Target's current OCF Yield % is 11.05, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 12.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Target stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target (TGT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.29, compared to a current price of $139.57 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 11.05, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.31 and 18.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. Target's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Target (TGT), the current OCF Yield % is 11.05 as of Jun. 25, 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 Target (TGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $139.57 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.29.
GuruFocus considers Target to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TGT:
OCF Yield %: 11.05 (10% below median its 10-year median of 12.31)
GF Value™: $129.29 vs. price of $139.57 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#142 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
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