HardideLSE:HDD -1.39%38 OCF Yield % is 2.15 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HDD with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Hardide ranks worse than 62.68% 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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Hardide OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hardide'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, Hardide'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.
Hardide OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hardide's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardide'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.
Hardide (LSE:HDD) has a OCF Yield % of 2.15 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #1006 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Hardide's OCF Yield % too high?
Hardide's current OCF Yield % is 2.15. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.51. Hardide's value of 2.15 is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardide ranks #1006 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #1006 out of 1605 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Hardide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.51. Hardide's value of 2.15 is 52.3% below this benchmark. 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 4.51, 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. Hardide's current OCF Yield % of 2.15 is 52.3% below 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 Hardide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardide's current OCF Yield % is 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (LSE:HDD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.71 — trading 407.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.15 and 52.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.51. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD), the current OCF Yield % is 2.15 as of Jul. 01, 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.71 is trading 407.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14.
GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HDD:
OCF Yield %: 2.15
GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.71 (407.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% below the Chemicals median (#1006 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
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