NECNIPNF +2.57%79 OCF Yield % is 9.30 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 10.75. GuruFocus rates NIPNF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.90 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,865 Software companies, NEC ranks better than 73.75% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for NEC's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NIPNF'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72 Med: 10.75 Max: 26.72
Current: 9.3
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of NEC was 26.72%. The lowest was 5.72%. And the median was 10.75%.
NIPNF's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 73.75% of 2865
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs NIPNF: 9.30
NEC's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.
NEC 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.
NEC OCF Yield % Related Terms
NEC OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NEC'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, NEC'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.
NEC OCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NEC's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NEC'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.
NEC (NIPNF) has a OCF Yield % of 9.30 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on NEC and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 10.75. Over the past decade, NEC's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.72 to 26.72. According to the industry distribution chart, NEC ranks #752 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is NEC's OCF Yield % too high?
NEC's current OCF Yield % of 9.30 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 26.72. The Software industry median OCF Yield % is 3.08. NEC's value of 9.30 is 201.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NEC ranks #752 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NEC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEC's OCF Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NEC ranks #752 out of 2865 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts NEC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.08. NEC's value of 9.30 is 201.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NEC's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.72 to 26.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.75 vs. the industry median of 3.08, NEC 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 Software company?
The median OCF Yield % among Software companies is 3.08, based on 2,865 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. NEC's current OCF Yield % of 9.30 is 201.9% 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 NEC and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NEC's current OCF Yield % is 9.30, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 10.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEC (NIPNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.90, compared to a current price of $23.75 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.30, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.75 and 201.9% above the Software industry median of 3.08. NEC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 NEC (NIPNF), the current OCF Yield % is 9.30 as of Jun. 24, 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 NEC (NIPNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.75 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.90.
GuruFocus considers NEC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NIPNF:
OCF Yield %: 9.30 (13% below median its 10-year median of 10.75)
GF Value™: $17.90 vs. price of $23.75 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.9% above the Software median (#752 of 2865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NIPNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NEC Corp is engaged in IT services, networks, social infrastructure, and solutions. The company operates through three segments: IT Services, Social Infrastructure, and Others. The IT Services segment provides system integration, consulting, maintenance, outsourcing, cloud services, system equipment, and software services. The Social Infrastructure segment offers network infrastructure, including core networks, mobile base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, along with telecom software, OSS/BSS solutions, aerospace and defense system integration, and maintenance. The Others segment covers the development, manufacturing, and sales of system equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the IT Services segment.
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