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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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Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.
COL:CTC.N0000 vs PM, MO, TPB: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.
Ceylon Tobacco Co OCF Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ceylon Tobacco Co'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.
Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) has a OCF Yield % of 8.03 as of Aug. 22, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ceylon Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.06. Over the past decade, Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 22.53.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Yield % of 8.03 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 22.53. The Tobacco Products industry median OCF Yield % is 3.39. Ceylon Tobacco Co's value of 8.03 is 136.9% above this industry median. Overall, Ceylon Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Yield % compare to PM and MO?
Ceylon Tobacco Co's OCF Yield % of 8.03 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.39. Ceylon Tobacco Co's value of 8.03 is 136.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ceylon Tobacco Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 22.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.06 vs. the industry median of 3.39, Ceylon Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Tobacco Products companies is 3.39, based on 47 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. Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Yield % of 8.03 is 136.9% 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceylon Tobacco Co's current OCF Yield % is 8.03, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceylon Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) has a current OCF Yield % of 8.03. The stock's GF Value™ is රු1,410.70, compared to a current price of රු1,770.00 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 8.03, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.06 and 136.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 3.39. Ceylon Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000), the current OCF Yield % is 8.03 as of Aug. 22, 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 Ceylon Tobacco Co (COL:CTC.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceylon Tobacco Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of රු1,770.00 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of රු1,410.70.
Key valuation signals for COL:CTC.N0000:
OCF Yield %: 8.03 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.06)
GF Value™: රු1,410.70 vs. price of රු1,770.00 (25.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.9% above the Tobacco Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the COL:CTC.N0000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ceylon Tobacco Co PLC is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of cigarettes. Its brand portfolio includes Dunhill Blue, Dunhill Tube, John Player Gold Leaf (20's and 12's), John Player Gold Pro, John Player Gold, Benson & Hedges and Capstan. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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