Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) OCF Yield %: 19.93 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 121% Above Median

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JSE:CKS Crookes Brothers Ltd JSE:CKS
46 GF Score
Price R20.05
GF Value R33.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Crookes Brothers OCF Yield %?

Crookes Brothers JSE:CKS 46 OCF Yield % is 19.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 9.01. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks better than 83.5% 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, Crookes Brothers's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is R60.4 Mil, and Market Cap is R303.3 Mil. Therefore, Crookes Brothers's OCF Yield % for today is 19.93%.

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

JSE:CKS' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.78   Med: 9.01   Max: 38.82
Current: 19.93


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Crookes Brothers was 38.82%. The lowest was -10.78%. And the median was 9.01%.

JSE:CKS's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
83.5% of 1988 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47 vs JSE:CKS: 19.93

Crookes Brothers's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Crookes Brothers 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.


Crookes Brothers OCF Yield % Related Terms


Crookes Brothers OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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.

Crookes Brothers OCF Yield % Chart

Crookes Brothers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Yield %
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Crookes Brothers Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 22.95 38.21 0.86 44.90 -23.54

JSE:CKS vs ADM, BG, TSN: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.


Crookes Brothers OCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Crookes Brothers 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.

Crookes Brothers's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=60.446 / 291.08196
=20.77%

Crookes Brothers's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-34.254 * 2 / 291.08196
=-23.54%

* 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 19.93 mean?
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a OCF Yield % of 19.93 as of Aug. 03, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 9.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #328 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Crookes Brothers' OCF Yield % too high?
Crookes Brothers' current OCF Yield % of 19.93 is 121% above median its 10-year median of 9.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Yield % is 6.47. Crookes Brothers' value of 19.93 is 208% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #328 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' OCF Yield % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #328 out of 1988 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Crookes Brothers in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.47. Crookes Brothers' value of 19.93 is 208% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.01 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Crookes Brothers 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,988 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. Crookes Brothers's current OCF Yield % of 19.93 is 208% 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current OCF Yield % is 19.93, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 9.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 19.93, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 9.01 and 208% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current OCF Yield % is 19.93 as of Aug. 03, 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18. GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:

  • OCF Yield %: 19.93 (121% above median its 10-year median of 9.01)
  • GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 208% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#328 of 1988)

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


Crookes Brothers Business Description

Address Ridge 6, 20 Ncondo Place, 2nd Floor, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4319
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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R33.18
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