Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 OCF Yield % is 9.70 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 8.08. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 58.46% 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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Science Group OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group OCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a OCF Yield % of 9.70 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 8.08. Over the past decade, Science Group's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.48 to 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #452 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Science Group's OCF Yield % too high?
Science Group's current OCF Yield % of 9.70 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 18.14. The Business Services industry median OCF Yield % is 7.49. Science Group's value of 9.70 is 29.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #452 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's OCF Yield % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #452 out of 1088 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Science Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.49. Science Group's value of 9.70 is 29.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.48 to 18.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.08 vs. the industry median of 7.49, Science 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 Business Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 7.49, based on 1,088 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. Science Group's current OCF Yield % of 9.70 is 29.5% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current OCF Yield % is 9.70, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 8.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.70, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.08 and 29.5% above the Business Services industry median of 7.49. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current OCF Yield % is 9.70 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
OCF Yield %: 9.70 (20% above median its 10-year median of 8.08)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% above the Business Services median (#452 of 1088)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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