Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) OCF Yield %: -4.16 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:SY4 Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4
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Price €11.70
GF Value €5.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ascent Industries Co OCF Yield %?

Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4 -0.85% 50 OCF Yield % is -4.16 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks worse than 89.12% 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, Ascent Industries Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €-4.56 Mil, and Market Cap is €110.50 Mil. Therefore, Ascent Industries Co's OCF Yield % for today is -4.16%.

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

FRA:SY4' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.12   Med: 9.42   Max: 45.24
Current: -4.16


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Ascent Industries Co was 45.24%. The lowest was -17.12%. And the median was 9.42%.

FRA:SY4's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
89.12% of 1608 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.42 vs FRA:SY4: -4.16

Ascent Industries Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Ascent Industries Co 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.


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Ascent Industries Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries 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.

Ascent Industries Co OCF Yield % Chart

Ascent Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.20 6.44 24.24 12.89 -0.35

Ascent Industries Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.22 -4.80 4.41 0.72 -17.73

FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries 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.


Ascent Industries Co OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Ascent Industries Co 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.

Ascent Industries Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-0.443 / 126.9135
=-0.35%

Ascent Industries Co's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-4.695 * 4 / 105.9495
=-17.73%

* 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 -4.16 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a OCF Yield % of -4.16 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #1433 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current OCF Yield % is -4.16. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #1433 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's OCF Yield % compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #1433 out of 1608 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.42. 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 4.42, based on 1,608 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. 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current OCF Yield % is -4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -4.16. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current OCF Yield % is -4.16 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:

  • OCF Yield %: -4.16
  • GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ascent Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ACNT:USA
Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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