Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) OCF Yield %: 6.71 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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NAI:CGEN Car & General (K) Ltd NAI:CGEN
43 GF Score
Price KES288.00
GF Value KES35.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Car & General (K) OCF Yield %?

Car & General (K) NAI:CGEN +9.92% 43 OCF Yield % is 6.71 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:CGEN with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of KES35.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,069 Industrial Products companies, Car & General (K) ranks better than 70.25% 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.

As of today, Car & General (K)'s Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is KES1,410 Mil, and Market Cap is KES23,100 Mil. Therefore, Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % for today is 6.71%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:CGEN' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.42   Med: -15.7   Max: 178.69
Current: 6.71


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Car & General (K) was 178.69%. The lowest was -106.42%. And the median was -15.70%.

NAI:CGEN's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
70.25% of 3069 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.98 vs NAI:CGEN: 6.71

Car & General (K)'s OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Car & General (K) 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.


Car & General (K) OCF Yield % Related Terms


Car & General (K) OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car & General (K)'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.

Car & General (K) OCF Yield % Chart

Car & General (K) Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 162.26 -43.38 -44.93 77.29 31.40

Car & General (K) Semi-Annual Data
Mar11 Sep11 Mar12 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Sep22 Jun24 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -118.40 0.00 113.75 41.83 0.00

NAI:CGEN vs GEV, ETN, PH: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Car & General (K)'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.


Car & General (K) OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % falls into.


NAI:CGEN
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Car & General (K) OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=1284.551 / 4090.557
=31.40%

Car & General (K)'s annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=0 * 2 / 4090.557
=0.00%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 6.71 mean?
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) has a OCF Yield % of 6.71 as of Aug. 18, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Car & General (K) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #913 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % too high?
Car & General (K)'s current OCF Yield % is 6.71. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.98. Car & General (K)'s value of 6.71 is 125.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #913 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Car & General (K) has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car & General (K)'s OCF Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #913 out of 3069 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Car & General (K) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.98. Car & General (K)'s value of 6.71 is 125.2% above this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.98, based on 3,069 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. Car & General (K)'s current OCF Yield % of 6.71 is 125.2% 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 Car & General (K) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car & General (K)'s current OCF Yield % is 6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car & General (K) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES35.60, compared to a current price of KES288.00 — trading 709% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 6.71 and 125.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.98. Car & General (K)'s overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN), the current OCF Yield % is 6.71 as of Aug. 18, 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES288.00 is trading 709% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES35.60. GuruFocus considers Car & General (K) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CGEN:

  • OCF Yield %: 6.71
  • GF Value™: KES35.60 vs. price of KES288.00 (709% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.2% above the Industrial Products median (#913 of 3069)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Car & General (K) Business Description

Address New Cargen House, Lusaka Road, P.O. Box 20001, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Car & General (K) Ltd is a supplier of generators, motorbikes, tuk-tuks, laundry equipment, lawnmowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment and power generation, automotive and engineering products. The company's reportable segments include Trade and workshop, Investment properties, Poultry and ICT Training, and Manufacturing. The company generates its revenue from rental income and management fees and deals in the supply of generators, motorbikes, tuktuks, laundry equipment, lawn mowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment, and a wide range of power generators, automotive, and engineering products.
43GF Score

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KES288.00
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KES35.60
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