Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) OCF Yield %: 60.48 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 269% Above Median

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HKSE:01981 Cathay Group Holdings Inc HKSE:01981
73 GF Score
Price HK$0.66
GF Value HK$1.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Cathay Group Holdings OCF Yield %?

Cathay Group Holdings HKSE:01981 73 OCF Yield % is 60.48 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 269% above its 10-year median of 16.39. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01981 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Cathay Group Holdings ranks better than 90.11% 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, Cathay Group Holdings's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is HK$642.9 Mil, and Market Cap is HK$1,063.0 Mil. Therefore, Cathay Group Holdings's OCF Yield % for today is 60.48%.

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

HKSE:01981' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.73   Med: 16.39   Max: 62.83
Current: 60.48


During the past 9 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Cathay Group Holdings was 62.83%. The lowest was -1.73%. And the median was 16.39%.

HKSE:01981's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
90.11% of 263 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 10.54 vs HKSE:01981: 60.48

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


Cathay Group 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.


Cathay Group Holdings OCF Yield % Related Terms


Cathay Group Holdings OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Group 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.

Cathay Group Holdings OCF Yield % Chart

Cathay Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.86 17.99 32.31 19.65 41.67

Cathay Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 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 85.03 -17.47 53.11 -3.68 88.66

HKSE:01981 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cathay Group 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.


Cathay Group Holdings OCF Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cathay Group Holdings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cathay Group 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=642.43 / 1541.79015
=41.67%

Cathay Group 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
=683.506 * 2 / 1541.79015
=88.66%

* 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 60.48 mean?
Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) has a OCF Yield % of 60.48 as of Aug. 21, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 269% above median its historical median of 16.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Group Holdings ranks #26 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Cathay Group Holdings' OCF Yield % too high?
Cathay Group Holdings' current OCF Yield % of 60.48 is 269% above median its 10-year median of 16.39. The Education industry median OCF Yield % is 10.54. Cathay Group Holdings' value of 60.48 is 473.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Group Holdings ranks #26 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Group Holdings' OCF Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cathay Group Holdings ranks #26 out of 263 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Cathay Group Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 10.54. Cathay Group Holdings' value of 60.48 is 473.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.39 vs. the industry median of 10.54, Cathay Group Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median OCF Yield % among Education companies is 10.54, based on 263 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. Cathay Group Holdings's current OCF Yield % of 60.48 is 473.8% 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 Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Yield % is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Group Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 60.48, which is 269% above median its own 10-year median of 16.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.48, compared to a current price of HK$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 60.48, which is 269% above median its 10-year median of 16.39 and 473.8% above the Education industry median of 10.54. Cathay Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981), the current OCF Yield % is 60.48 as of Aug. 21, 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 Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.48. GuruFocus considers Cathay Group Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01981:

  • OCF Yield %: 60.48 (269% above median its 10-year median of 16.39)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.48 vs. price of HK$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 473.8% above the Education median (#26 of 263)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cathay Group Holdings Business Description

Address No. 93 Jianguo Road, 22nd Floor, Tower 12, Wanda Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100022
Cathay Group Holdings Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in two reportable and operating segments, namely higher education (media and arts), vocational education and international education, which derives maximum revenue, and the entertainment and livestreaming e-commerce segment. Geographically, the group derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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