Mesabi TrustMSB +0.16%75 OCF Yield % is 4.02 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 9.24. GuruFocus rates MSB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Steel companies, Mesabi Trust ranks worse than 57.46% 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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Mesabi Trust OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesabi Trust'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 Steel subindustry, Mesabi Trust'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.
Mesabi Trust OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mesabi Trust's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesabi Trust'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.
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has a OCF Yield % of 4.02 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Mesabi Trust and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #366 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Mesabi Trust's OCF Yield % too high?
Mesabi Trust's current OCF Yield % of 4.02 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 9.24. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.13. Mesabi Trust's value of 4.02 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #366 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mesabi Trust has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesabi Trust's OCF Yield % compare to FRD and LUD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #366 out of 637 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Mesabi Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.13. Mesabi Trust's value of 4.02 is 34.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.24 vs. the industry median of 6.13, Mesabi Trust has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.13, based on 637 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. Mesabi Trust's current OCF Yield % of 4.02 is 34.4% below 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 Mesabi Trust and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesabi Trust's current OCF Yield % is 4.02, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 9.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesabi Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust (MSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $24.35 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.02, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 9.24 and 34.4% below the Steel industry median of 6.13. Mesabi Trust's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB), the current OCF Yield % is 4.02 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.35 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16.
GuruFocus considers Mesabi Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSB:
OCF Yield %: 4.02 (56% below median its 10-year median of 9.24)
GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $24.35 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Steel median (#366 of 637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesabi Trust operates as a royalty trust in the United States. The company is involved in the conservation and protection of its assets. The company's principally wholly-owned segment is the iron ore mining segment, which generates income from the Peter Mitchell Mine, an iron mine located near Babbitt, Minnesota, at the northeastern end of the Mesabi Iron Range.
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