MaterionMTRN +2.71%73 OCF Yield % is 1.35 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 6.81. GuruFocus rates MTRN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Materion ranks better than 81.48% 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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Materion OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Materion'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Materion'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.
Materion OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Materion's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materion'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.
Materion (MTRN) has a OCF Yield % of 1.35 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Materion and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 6.81. Over the past decade, Materion's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.34 to 16.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #494 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Materion's OCF Yield % too high?
Materion's current OCF Yield % of 1.35 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 6.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 16.91. Based on the distribution chart, Materion ranks #494 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Materion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materion's OCF Yield % compare to USAR and EMAT?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #494 out of 2668 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Materion in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Materion's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.34 to 16.91 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Materion and its competitors. Materion's current OCF Yield % is 1.35, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 6.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Materion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion (MTRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.46, compared to a current price of $297.39 — trading 121.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 1.35, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 6.81. Materion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Materion (MTRN), the current OCF Yield % is 1.35 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 Materion (MTRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $297.39 is trading 121.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.46.
GuruFocus considers Materion to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTRN:
OCF Yield %: 1.35 (80% below median its 10-year median of 6.81)
GF Value™: $134.46 vs. price of $297.39 (121.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Materion Corp offers products that include precious and non-precious specialty metals, inorganic chemicals and powders, specialty coatings, specialty engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys, beryllium composites, ceramics, and engineered clad and plated metal systems. Its segments are: Performance Materials provides beryllium and non-beryllium containing alloy systems and custom engineered parts. Electronic Materials produces chemicals, microelectronics packaging, and specialty metal products, including vapor deposition targets and preforms. Precision Optics produces thin film coatings and optical filter materials. The Other reportable segment includes unallocated corporate costs and assets. It operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and other countries.
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