MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 OCF Yield % is 16.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 10.68. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 70.19% 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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Metcash OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Metcash OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a OCF Yield % of 16.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 10.68. Over the past decade, Metcash's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.37 to 18.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #93 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Metcash's OCF Yield % too high?
Metcash's current OCF Yield % of 16.69 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 10.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.37 to a high of 18.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Metcash's value of 16.69 is 79.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #93 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's OCF Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #93 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Metcash's value of 16.69 is 79.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.37 to 18.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.68 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Metcash 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 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. Metcash's current OCF Yield % of 16.69 is 79.2% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current OCF Yield % is 16.69, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 10.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.69, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 10.68 and 79.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current OCF Yield % is 16.69 as of Jun. 25, 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
OCF Yield %: 16.69 (56% above median its 10-year median of 10.68)
GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.48 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#93 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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