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Gulf ResourcesGURE 53 OCF Yield % is 119.25 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 52.87. GuruFocus rates GURE with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Gulf Resources ranks better than 99.75% 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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Gulf Resources OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Resources'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Gulf Resources'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.
Gulf Resources OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Resources's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Resources'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.
Gulf Resources (GURE) has a OCF Yield % of 119.25 as of Aug. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Gulf Resources and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 52.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #4 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Gulf Resources' OCF Yield % too high?
Gulf Resources' current OCF Yield % of 119.25 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 52.87. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 5.05. Gulf Resources' value of 119.25 is 2263.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #4 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' OCF Yield % compare to CNEY and GLGI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #4 out of 1604 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Gulf Resources in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.05. Gulf Resources' value of 119.25 is 2263.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 52.87 vs. the industry median of 5.05, Gulf Resources 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 5.05, based on 1,604 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. Gulf Resources's current OCF Yield % of 119.25 is 2263.7% 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 Gulf Resources and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Resources's current OCF Yield % is 119.25, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 52.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources (GURE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.80, compared to a current price of $3.02 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 119.25, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 52.87 and 2263.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.05. Gulf Resources' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Gulf Resources (GURE), the current OCF Yield % is 119.25 as of Aug. 01, 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 Gulf Resources (GURE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.02 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.80.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GURE:
OCF Yield %: 119.25 (126% above median its 10-year median of 52.87)
GF Value™: $6.80 vs. price of $3.02 (55.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2263.7% above the Chemicals median (#4 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GURE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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