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HerculesLSE:HERC 56 OCF Yield % is 14.52 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 18.61. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,089 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks better than 72.54% 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.
Hercules OCF Yield % Related Terms
Hercules OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules'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.
LSE:HERC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.
Hercules OCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules'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.
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a OCF Yield % of 14.52 as of Jul. 18, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 18.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #299 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Hercules' OCF Yield % too high?
Hercules' current OCF Yield % of 14.52 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.61. The Business Services industry median OCF Yield % is 7.14. Hercules' value of 14.52 is 103.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #299 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' OCF Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #299 out of 1089 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Hercules in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.14. Hercules' value of 14.52 is 103.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.61 vs. the industry median of 7.14, Hercules 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 7.14, based on 1,089 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. Hercules's current OCF Yield % of 14.52 is 103.4% 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current OCF Yield % is 14.52, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 18.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.52, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.61 and 103.4% above the Business Services industry median of 7.14. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current OCF Yield % is 14.52 as of Jul. 18, 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
OCF Yield %: 14.52 (22% below median its 10-year median of 18.61)
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.31 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.4% above the Business Services median (#299 of 1089)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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