AECIJSE:AFE -1.23%66 OCF Yield % is 15.95 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.71. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R91.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, AECI ranks better than 83.74% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for AECI's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFE'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.83 Med: 13.71 Max: 30.75
Current: 15.95
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of AECI was 30.75%. The lowest was -7.83%. And the median was 13.71%.
JSE:AFE's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 83.74% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs JSE:AFE: 15.95
AECI's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.
AECI 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.
AECI OCF Yield % Related Terms
AECI OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AECI'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AECI'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.
AECI OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AECI's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AECI'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.
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a OCF Yield % of 15.95 as of Jul. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.71. According to the industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #261 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is AECI's OCF Yield % too high?
AECI's current OCF Yield % of 15.95 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.71. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.49. AECI's value of 15.95 is 255.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AECI ranks #261 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #261 out of 1605 companies for OCF Yield %. This places AECI in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.49. AECI's value of 15.95 is 255.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.71 vs. the industry median of 4.49, AECI 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.49, based on 1,605 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. AECI's current OCF Yield % of 15.95 is 255.2% 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 AECI and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AECI's current OCF Yield % is 15.95, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (JSE:AFE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R91.03, compared to a current price of R124.00 — trading 36.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 15.95, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.71 and 255.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.49. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 AECI (JSE:AFE), the current OCF Yield % is 15.95 as of Jul. 02, 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R124.00 is trading 36.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.03.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:
OCF Yield %: 15.95 (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.71)
GF Value™: R91.03 vs. price of R124.00 (36.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 255.2% above the Chemicals median (#261 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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