Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) OCF Yield %: 56.29 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 52% Below Median


NSA:STERLINGNG Sterling Financial Holdings Co PLC NSA:STERLINGNG
55 GF Score
Price ₦7.75
GF Value ₦5.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sterling Financial Holdings Co OCF Yield %?

Sterling Financial Holdings Co NSA:STERLINGNG +4.03% 55 OCF Yield % is 56.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 117.64. GuruFocus rates NSA:STERLINGNG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦5.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,502 Banks companies, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks better than 88.28% 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, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is ₦177,903 Mil, and Market Cap is ₦316,061 Mil. Therefore, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % for today is 56.29%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:STERLINGNG' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -164.56   Med: 117.64   Max: 517.73
Current: 56.29


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Sterling Financial Holdings Co was 517.73%. The lowest was -164.56%. And the median was 117.64%.

NSA:STERLINGNG's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
88.28% of 1502 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 9.24 vs NSA:STERLINGNG: 56.29

Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Sterling Financial Holdings Co 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.


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Sterling Financial Holdings Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sterling Financial Holdings Co'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.

Sterling Financial Holdings Co OCF Yield % Chart

Sterling Financial Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Sterling Financial Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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NSA:STERLINGNG vs PNC, USB: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sterling Financial Holdings Co'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.


Sterling Financial Holdings Co OCF Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Sterling Financial Holdings Co 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.

Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=29354 / 287513.1
=10.21%

Sterling Financial Holdings Co'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 * 4 / 287513.1
=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 56.29 mean?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) has a OCF Yield % of 56.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 117.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #176 out of 1502 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current OCF Yield % of 56.29 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 117.64. The Banks industry median OCF Yield % is 9.24. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's value of 56.29 is 509.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #176 out of 1502 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Financial Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Financial Holdings Co's OCF Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #176 out of 1502 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sterling Financial Holdings Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.24. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's value of 56.29 is 509.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 117.64 vs. the industry median of 9.24, Sterling Financial Holdings Co 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 Banks company?
The median OCF Yield % among Banks companies is 9.24, based on 1,502 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. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current OCF Yield % of 56.29 is 509.2% 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current OCF Yield % is 56.29, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 117.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦5.68, compared to a current price of ₦7.75 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 56.29, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 117.64 and 509.2% above the Banks industry median of 9.24. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG), the current OCF Yield % is 56.29 as of Jul. 05, 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦7.75 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦5.68. GuruFocus considers Sterling Financial Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:STERLINGNG:

  • OCF Yield %: 56.29 (52% below median its 10-year median of 117.64)
  • GF Value™: ₦5.68 vs. price of ₦7.75 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 509.2% above the Banks median (#176 of 1502)

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


Sterling Financial Holdings Co Business Description

Address 20, Marina, Sterling Towers, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
Sterling Financial Holdings Co PLC is a developer of a nonoperating financial holding structure designed to support and grow a diversified portfolio of banking and financial service companies. The company offers commercial banking, non-interest banking, and asset management through subsidiaries, enabling individuals, businesses, and institutions to access loans, trade finance, digital banking, and investment products. The Group has five reportable segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which are the Bank's strategic business units.
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