Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) OCF Yield %: -12.85 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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What is Ares Asia OCF Yield %?

Ares Asia HKSE:00645 36 OCF Yield % is -12.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00645 with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 184 Other Energy Sources companies, Ares Asia ranks worse than 83.7% 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, Ares Asia's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is HK$-11.87 Mil, and Market Cap is HK$92.37 Mil. Therefore, Ares Asia's OCF Yield % for today is -12.85%.

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

HKSE:00645' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -161.91   Med: -15.03   Max: 311.68
Current: -12.85


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Ares Asia was 311.68%. The lowest was -161.91%. And the median was -15.03%.

HKSE:00645's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
83.7% of 184 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.575 vs HKSE:00645: -12.85

Ares Asia's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was %.


Ares Asia 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.


Ares Asia OCF Yield % Related Terms


Ares Asia OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Asia'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.

Ares Asia OCF Yield % Chart

Ares Asia Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -140.32 182.50 -9.76 -22.72 -31.88

Ares Asia Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -85.89 73.25 -145.06 -11.08 -19.89

Ares Asia OCF Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Ares Asia'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.


Ares Asia OCF Yield % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Ares Asia's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Asia's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Ares Asia 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.

Ares Asia's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-31.907 / 100.069125
=-31.88%

Ares Asia's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-6.329 * 2 / 63.6337
=-19.89%

* 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 -12.85 mean?
Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) has a OCF Yield % of -12.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ares Asia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Asia ranks #154 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Ares Asia's OCF Yield % too high?
Ares Asia's current OCF Yield % is -12.85. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Asia ranks #154 out of 184 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Asia has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Asia's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Ares Asia ranks #154 out of 184 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Ares Asia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.58. 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median OCF Yield % among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.58, based on 184 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 Ares Asia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Asia's current OCF Yield % is -12.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Asia stock overvalued right now?
Ares Asia (HKSE:00645) has a current OCF Yield % of -12.85. The current OCF Yield % is -12.85. Ares Asia's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 Ares Asia (HKSE:00645), the current OCF Yield % is -12.85 as of Jul. 19, 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.

Ares Asia Business Description

Address 1 Austin Road West, Unit No. 9608, Level 96, International Commerce Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Ares Asia Ltd is an investment holding company. The group is principally engaged in the business of coal trading, entailing the selling of coal purchased from various countries to Mainland China and other commodities trading, which encompasses supply chain management and risk management service. Its business falls under the primary segment of Coal and other trading. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other countries, of which maximum revenue is derived from Mainland China.
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