WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) OCF Yield %: 2.38 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 12% Below Median


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What is WD-40 Co OCF Yield %?

WD-40 Co FRA:WD1 +9.62% 95 OCF Yield % is 2.38 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:WD1 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €230.70. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,602 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks worse than 61.99% 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, WD-40 Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €72.6 Mil, and Market Cap is €3,123.3 Mil. Therefore, WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % for today is 2.38%.

The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WD1' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 2.69   Max: 4.95
Current: 2.38


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of WD-40 Co was 4.95%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 2.69%.

FRA:WD1's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
61.99% of 1602 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.69 vs FRA:WD1: 2.38

WD-40 Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was %.


WD-40 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.


WD-40 Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


WD-40 Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WD-40 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.

WD-40 Co OCF Yield % Chart

WD-40 Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.63 0.10 3.36 2.61 3.03

WD-40 Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 4.29 4.13 1.52 1.80 4.56

FRA:WD1 vs HWKN, FUL, AVNT: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 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.


WD-40 Co OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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WD-40 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.

WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=75.528 / 2489.152
=3.03%

WD-40 Co's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=26.146 * 4 / 2291.179
=4.56%

* 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 2.38 mean?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a OCF Yield % of 2.38 as of Jul. 12, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #993 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % too high?
WD-40 Co's current OCF Yield % of 2.38 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 4.95. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.69. WD-40 Co's value of 2.38 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #993 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's OCF Yield % compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #993 out of 1602 companies for OCF Yield %. This places WD-40 Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.69. WD-40 Co's value of 2.38 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 4.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 4.69, WD-40 Co has consistently been below 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 4.69, based on 1,602 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. WD-40 Co's current OCF Yield % of 2.38 is 49.3% below 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current OCF Yield % is 2.38, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a current OCF Yield % of 2.38. The stock's GF Value™ is €230.70, compared to a current price of €230.20 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.38, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 49.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.69. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1), the current OCF Yield % is 2.38 as of Jul. 12, 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €230.20 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €230.70.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WD1:

  • OCF Yield %: 2.38 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.69)
  • GF Value™: €230.70 vs. price of €230.20 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.3% below the Chemicals median (#993 of 1602)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WD-40 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges WDFC:USA
Address 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92131
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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