Wetherspoon (J D)LSE:JDW -0.87%74 OCF Yield % is 26.24 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 13.23. GuruFocus rates LSE:JDW with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks better than 78.36% 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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Wetherspoon (J D) OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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 Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) OCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) has a OCF Yield % of 26.24 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 13.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #79 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s OCF Yield % too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current OCF Yield % of 26.24 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 13.23. The Restaurants industry median OCF Yield % is 10.02. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 26.24 is 161.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #79 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s OCF Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #79 out of 365 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Wetherspoon (J D) in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 10.02. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 26.24 is 161.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.23 vs. the industry median of 10.02, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 Restaurants company?
The median OCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 10.02, based on 365 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current OCF Yield % of 26.24 is 161.9% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Yield % is 10.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current OCF Yield % is 26.24, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 13.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.36, compared to a current price of £6.83 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 26.24, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 13.23 and 161.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.02. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW), the current OCF Yield % is 26.24 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.83 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.36.
GuruFocus considers Wetherspoon (J D) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JDW:
OCF Yield %: 26.24 (98% above median its 10-year median of 13.23)
GF Value™: £8.36 vs. price of £6.83 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.9% above the Restaurants median (#79 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
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