Elkem ASAFRA:1DP +1.29%61 OCF Yield % is 16.76 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 19.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Chemicals companies, Elkem ASA ranks better than 84.5% 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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Elkem ASA OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elkem ASA's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elkem ASA's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) has a OCF Yield % of 16.76 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Elkem ASA and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 19.08. Over the past decade, Elkem ASA's OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.06 to 46.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #249 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Elkem ASA's OCF Yield % too high?
Elkem ASA's current OCF Yield % of 16.76 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 19.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.06 to a high of 46.92. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.58. Elkem ASA's value of 16.76 is 266.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #249 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elkem ASA has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elkem ASA's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #249 out of 1606 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Elkem ASA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.58. Elkem ASA's value of 16.76 is 266.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Elkem ASA's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.06 to 46.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.08 vs. the industry median of 4.58, Elkem ASA 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.58, based on 1,606 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. Elkem ASA's current OCF Yield % of 16.76 is 266.3% 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 Elkem ASA and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elkem ASA's current OCF Yield % is 16.76, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 19.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elkem ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.68, compared to a current price of €2.83 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.76, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 19.08 and 266.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.58. Elkem ASA's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP), the current OCF Yield % is 16.76 as of Jun. 29, 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.83 is trading 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.68.
GuruFocus considers Elkem ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1DP:
OCF Yield %: 16.76 (12% below median its 10-year median of 19.08)
GF Value™: €1.68 vs. price of €2.83 (68.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 266.3% above the Chemicals median (#249 of 1606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elkem ASA offers material solutions that shape a more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products, and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity. The group helps its customers create and improve essential innovations in electric mobility, digital communications, health, and personal care, as well as in smarter, more sustainable cities. It has three reportable segments, namely Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Silicones segment.
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