Spark New ZealandASX:SPK +1.32%71 OCF Yield % is 28.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 174% above its 10-year median of 10.46. GuruFocus rates ASX:SPK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Spark New Zealand ranks better than 77.9% 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.
Spark New Zealand OCF Yield % Related Terms
Spark New Zealand OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spark New Zealand'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Spark New Zealand'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.
Spark New Zealand OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Spark New Zealand's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spark New Zealand'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.
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) has a OCF Yield % of 28.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Spark New Zealand and its competitors. This is 174% above median its historical median of 10.46. Over the past decade, Spark New Zealand's OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.92 to 28.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Spark New Zealand ranks #82 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Spark New Zealand's OCF Yield % too high?
Spark New Zealand's current OCF Yield % of 28.67 is 174% above median its 10-year median of 10.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.92 to a high of 28.67. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.63. Spark New Zealand's value of 28.67 is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spark New Zealand ranks #82 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spark New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spark New Zealand's OCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Spark New Zealand ranks #82 out of 371 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Spark New Zealand in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.63. Spark New Zealand's value of 28.67 is 127% above this benchmark. Historically, Spark New Zealand's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.92 to 28.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.46 vs. the industry median of 12.63, Spark New Zealand 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.63, based on 371 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. Spark New Zealand's current OCF Yield % of 28.67 is 127% 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 Spark New Zealand and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spark New Zealand's current OCF Yield % is 28.67, which is 174% above median its own 10-year median of 10.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spark New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.69, compared to a current price of A$1.54 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 28.67, which is 174% above median its 10-year median of 10.46 and 127% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.63. Spark New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK), the current OCF Yield % is 28.67 as of Jun. 27, 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.54 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.69.
GuruFocus considers Spark New Zealand to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SPK:
OCF Yield %: 28.67 (174% above median its 10-year median of 10.46)
GF Value™: A$2.69 vs. price of A$1.54 (42.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Telecommunication Services median (#82 of 371)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spark is one of only three integrated telecommunications companies in New Zealand. It is the leading mobile network operator with low- to mid-40% subscriber and revenue share, and the dominant provider of fixed-line broadband services with a mid-30% subscriber share. It has a big position in the New Zealand corporate and wholesale telecommunications services provision space. Spark supplements its core telecommunications operations and related infrastructure with IT products and services across cloud, managed data and networks, procurement, data centers, and Internet of Things. Its operations are all based in New Zealand, except for its 41% interest in Southern Cross Submarine Cables, which has zero book value and to which Spark has no funding obligations.
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