Japan TobaccoJAPAF 78 OCF Yield % is 5.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 9.63. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Japan Tobacco ranks better than 58.33% 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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Japan Tobacco OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Tobacco subindustry, Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco OCF Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Japan Tobacco's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a OCF Yield % of 5.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 9.63. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.15 to 19.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #20 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Japan Tobacco's OCF Yield % too high?
Japan Tobacco's current OCF Yield % of 5.71 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 19.80. The Tobacco Products industry median OCF Yield % is 4.55. Japan Tobacco's value of 5.71 is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #20 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's OCF Yield % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #20 out of 48 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Japan Tobacco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.55. Japan Tobacco's value of 5.71 is 25.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.15 to 19.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.63 vs. the industry median of 4.55, Japan Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Tobacco Products companies is 4.55, based on 48 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. Japan Tobacco's current OCF Yield % of 5.71 is 25.5% 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Tobacco's current OCF Yield % is 5.71, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.10, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.71, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.63 and 25.5% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 4.55. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current OCF Yield % is 5.71 as of Jun. 25, 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.10.
GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JAPAF:
OCF Yield %: 5.71 (41% below median its 10-year median of 9.63)
GF Value™: $33.10 vs. price of $37.74 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% above the Tobacco Products median (#20 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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