Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) OCF Yield %: -3.91 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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HKSE:01856 Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd HKSE:01856
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Price HK$1.60
GF Value HK$0.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ernest Borel Holdings OCF Yield %?

Ernest Borel Holdings HKSE:01856 -0.93% 25 OCF Yield % is -3.91 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01856 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ernest Borel Holdings ranks worse than 82.92% 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, Ernest Borel Holdings's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is HK$-22.55 Mil, and Market Cap is HK$576.41 Mil. Therefore, Ernest Borel Holdings's OCF Yield % for today is -3.91%.

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

HKSE:01856' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.23   Med: -0.81   Max: 3.36
Current: -3.91


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Ernest Borel Holdings was 3.36%. The lowest was -8.23%. And the median was -0.81%.

HKSE:01856's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
82.92% of 1130 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.875 vs HKSE:01856: -3.91

Ernest Borel Holdings's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Ernest Borel Holdings 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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Ernest Borel Holdings OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ernest Borel Holdings'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.

Ernest Borel Holdings OCF Yield % Chart

Ernest Borel Holdings 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 0.36 -0.20 -1.39 -4.25 -3.33

Ernest Borel Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.43 3.67 -12.43 -11.90 -0.65

HKSE:01856 vs TPR: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Ernest Borel Holdings'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.


Ernest Borel Holdings OCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ernest Borel Holdings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ernest Borel Holdings's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Ernest Borel Holdings 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.

Ernest Borel Holdings's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-22.554 / 677.28504
=-3.33%

Ernest Borel Holdings's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-2.186 * 2 / 677.28504
=-0.65%

* 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 -3.91 mean?
Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) has a OCF Yield % of -3.91 as of Aug. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ernest Borel Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ernest Borel Holdings ranks #937 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Ernest Borel Holdings' OCF Yield % too high?
Ernest Borel Holdings' current OCF Yield % is -3.91. Based on the distribution chart, Ernest Borel Holdings ranks #937 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ernest Borel Holdings has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ernest Borel Holdings' OCF Yield % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ernest Borel Holdings ranks #937 out of 1130 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Ernest Borel Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.88. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.88, based on 1,130 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 Ernest Borel Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ernest Borel Holdings's current OCF Yield % is -3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ernest Borel Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$1.60 — trading 90.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -3.91. Ernest Borel Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 8 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 Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856), the current OCF Yield % is -3.91 as of Aug. 27, 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 Ernest Borel Holdings (HKSE:01856) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernest Borel Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 90.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84. GuruFocus considers Ernest Borel Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01856:

  • OCF Yield %: -3.91
  • GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$1.60 (90.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01856 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ernest Borel Holdings Business Description

Address Nos. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yeung Street, Unit J, 12th Floor, Fu Cheung Centre, Fotan, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd is an investment company engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling Swiss-made mechanical and quartz premium watches for men and women, and smart watch accessories R&D, OEM, and manufacturing. The smart watch manufacturing business delivers synergies with the Group's core operations by providing essential watch cases and other components for watchmaking activities. Its segments are: Watches business segment, which engages in manufacturing and sales of watches; and Smart watch manufacturing business segment, which generates maximum revenue and engages in design, development, and manufacturing of stainless-steel alloy watch cases and smartwatch cases on ODM and OEM basis. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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