Spar GroupJSE:SPP -3.70%52 OCF Yield % is 22.29 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 262% above its 10-year median of 6.16. GuruFocus rates JSE:SPP with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R107.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Spar Group ranks better than 82.05% 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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Spar Group OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spar Group's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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JSE:SPP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Spar Group'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.
Spar Group OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spar Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spar Group'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.
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a OCF Yield % of 22.29 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors. This is 262% above median its historical median of 6.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #56 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Spar Group's OCF Yield % too high?
Spar Group's current OCF Yield % of 22.29 is 262% above median its 10-year median of 6.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.46. Spar Group's value of 22.29 is 135.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #56 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's OCF Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #56 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Spar Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.46. Spar Group's value of 22.29 is 135.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.16 vs. the industry median of 9.46, Spar Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.46, based on 312 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. Spar Group's current OCF Yield % of 22.29 is 135.7% 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 Spar Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spar Group's current OCF Yield % is 22.29, which is 262% above median its own 10-year median of 6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R107.93, compared to a current price of R45.78 — trading 57.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 22.29, which is 262% above median its 10-year median of 6.16 and 135.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.46. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current OCF Yield % is 22.29 as of Jun. 29, 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R45.78 is trading 57.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R107.93.
GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:
OCF Yield %: 22.29 (262% above median its 10-year median of 6.16)
GF Value™: R107.93 vs. price of R45.78 (57.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#56 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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