AltronJSE:AEL +0.25%69 OCF Yield % is 12.99 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 15.09. GuruFocus rates JSE:AEL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R18.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,862 Software companies, Altron ranks better than 84.38% 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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Altron OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altron'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Altron'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.
Altron OCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Altron's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altron'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.
Altron (JSE:AEL) has a OCF Yield % of 12.99 as of Jul. 08, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Altron and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 15.09. Over the past decade, Altron's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 67.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Altron ranks #447 out of 2862 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Altron's OCF Yield % too high?
Altron's current OCF Yield % of 12.99 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 15.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 67.83. The Software industry median OCF Yield % is 3.09. Altron's value of 12.99 is 321.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altron ranks #447 out of 2862 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Altron has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altron's OCF Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Altron ranks #447 out of 2862 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Altron in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.09. Altron's value of 12.99 is 321.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Altron's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 67.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.09 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Altron 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 Software company?
The median OCF Yield % among Software companies is 3.09, based on 2,862 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. Altron's current OCF Yield % of 12.99 is 321.1% 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 Altron and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altron's current OCF Yield % is 12.99, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 15.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altron (JSE:AEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R18.14, compared to a current price of R28.37 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 12.99, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 15.09 and 321.1% above the Software industry median of 3.09. Altron's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Altron (JSE:AEL), the current OCF Yield % is 12.99 as of Jul. 08, 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 Altron (JSE:AEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R28.37 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R18.14.
GuruFocus considers Altron to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AEL:
OCF Yield %: 12.99 (14% below median its 10-year median of 15.09)
GF Value™: R18.14 vs. price of R28.37 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 321.1% above the Software median (#447 of 2862)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altron Ltd provides integrated ICT solutions to businesses, governments, and consumers. Its segments are Digital Transformation, Managed Services, and Own Platforms. It has a direct presence in South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Key revenue of the group is derived from the local market in South Africa.
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