AUQSF (AusQuest) OCF Yield %: -1.79 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is AusQuest OCF Yield %?

AusQuest AUQSF OCF Yield % is -1.79 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, AusQuest ranks better than 65.94% 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.

As of today, AusQuest's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $-0.81 Mil, and Market Cap is $46.41 Mil. Therefore, AusQuest's OCF Yield % for today is -1.79%.

The historical rank and industry rank for AusQuest's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

AUQSF' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.79   Med: 0   Max: -1.79
Current: -1.79


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of AusQuest was -1.79%. The lowest was -1.79%. And the median was %.

AUQSF's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
65.94% of 2669 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -4.43 vs AUQSF: -1.79

AusQuest's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


AusQuest OCF Yield % Explanation

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.


AusQuest OCF Yield % Related Terms


AusQuest OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AusQuest'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.

AusQuest OCF Yield % Chart

AusQuest Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 -18.77 -390.13

AusQuest Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF 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 -21.53 -16.19 -377.01 -465.57 -609.93

AusQuest OCF Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, AusQuest'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.


AusQuest OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AusQuest's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AusQuest's OCF Yield % falls into.



AusQuest OCF Yield % Calculation

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

AusQuest's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-0.543 / 0.1391854
=-390.13%

AusQuest's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-0.488 * 2 / 0.1600184
=-609.93%

* 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 OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -1.79 mean?
AusQuest (AUQSF) has a OCF Yield % of -1.79 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on AusQuest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AusQuest ranks #909 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is AusQuest's OCF Yield % too high?
AusQuest's current OCF Yield % is -1.79. Based on the distribution chart, AusQuest ranks #909 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does AusQuest's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AusQuest ranks #909 out of 2669 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts AusQuest in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF 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 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 AusQuest and its competitors. AusQuest's current OCF Yield % is -1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AusQuest stock overvalued right now?
AusQuest (AUQSF) has a current OCF Yield % of -1.79. The current OCF Yield % is -1.79. 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 AusQuest (AUQSF), the current OCF Yield % is -1.79 as of Jul. 14, 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.

AusQuest Business Description

Other Exchanges AQD:Australia
Address 8 Kearns Crescent, Ardross, Perth, WA, AUS, 6153
AusQuest Ltd is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources. The company's geographical segment includes Australia and South America. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Australian segment. The company projects include Peru, South America; Hamilton, Queensland; Balladonia, Western Yilgarn Ni Cu, and many more.