CastingsLSE:CGS +2.42%77 OCF Yield % is 16.34 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 9.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,069 Industrial Products companies, Castings ranks better than 89.38% 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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Castings OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castings'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Castings'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.
Castings OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Castings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castings'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.
Castings (LSE:CGS) has a OCF Yield % of 16.34 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Castings and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 9.93. Over the past decade, Castings' OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.25 to 23.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #326 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Castings' OCF Yield % too high?
Castings' current OCF Yield % of 16.34 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 23.36. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.95. Castings' value of 16.34 is 453.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castings ranks #326 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Castings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castings' OCF Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #326 out of 3069 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Castings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.95. Castings' value of 16.34 is 453.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Castings' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.25 to 23.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.93 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Castings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.95, based on 3,069 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. Castings's current OCF Yield % of 16.34 is 453.9% 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 Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castings's current OCF Yield % is 16.34, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 9.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings (LSE:CGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.68, compared to a current price of £3.38 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.34, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.93 and 453.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.95. Castings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Castings (LSE:CGS), the current OCF Yield % is 16.34 as of Jun. 28, 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 Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.38 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.68.
GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:
OCF Yield %: 16.34 (65% above median its 10-year median of 9.93)
GF Value™: £2.68 vs. price of £3.38 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 453.9% above the Industrial Products median (#326 of 3069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
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