What is Scottish American Investment Co (The) OCF Yield %?
Scottish American Investment Co (The)LSE:SAIN 37 OCF Yield % is 2.78 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAIN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks better than 50.17% 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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) OCF Yield % Explanation
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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) OCF Yield % Related Terms
Scottish American Investment Co (The) OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) OCF Yield % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scottish American Investment Co (The)'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.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) has a OCF Yield % of 2.78 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Scottish American Investment Co (The) and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.34 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #752 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s OCF Yield % too high?
Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current OCF Yield % of 2.78 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 2.78. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.72. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s value of 2.78 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #752 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scottish American Investment Co (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s OCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Scottish American Investment Co (The) ranks #752 out of 1509 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Scottish American Investment Co (The) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.72. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s value of 2.78 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.34 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Scottish American Investment Co (The) 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 Asset Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.72, based on 1,509 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. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current OCF Yield % of 2.78 is 2.2% 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s current OCF Yield % is 2.78, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scottish American Investment Co (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.27, compared to a current price of £5.40 — trading 325.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.78, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 2.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.72. Scottish American Investment Co (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN), the current OCF Yield % is 2.78 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 Scottish American Investment Co (The) (LSE:SAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish American Investment Co (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.40 is trading 325.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.27.
GuruFocus considers Scottish American Investment Co (The) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAIN:
OCF Yield %: 2.78 (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
GF Value™: £1.27 vs. price of £5.40 (325.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Asset Management median (#752 of 1509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scottish American Investment Co (The) Business Description
Scottish American Investment Co (The) PLC is an investment trust operating in the UK. Its objective is to deliver real dividend growth by increasing capital and growing income. The company mainly invests in equity markets as well as investments in other financial instruments including bonds, property, and other asset classes. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments irrespective of any pre-defined maximum or minimum exposure levels for asset classes, sectors, or regions. The company focuses on investing in listed equities to grow its assets over the medium to the longer term at a faster rate than inflation. It may use derivatives and structured instruments to hedge an existing investment or currency exposure or to exploit an investment opportunity.
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