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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Asian Paints OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asian Paints'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.
NSE:ASIANPAINT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Asian Paints'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.
Asian Paints OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Asian Paints's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asian Paints'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.
Asian Paints (NSE:ASIANPAINT) has a OCF Yield % of 2.79 as of Jul. 04, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Asian Paints and its competitors. Over the past decade, Asian Paints' OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.79 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Paints ranks #942 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Asian Paints' OCF Yield % too high?
Asian Paints' current OCF Yield % is 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 2.79. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.53. Asian Paints' value of 2.79 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Paints ranks #942 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asian Paints has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Paints' OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Asian Paints ranks #942 out of 1605 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Asian Paints in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.53. Asian Paints' value of 2.79 is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Asian Paints' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.79 to 2.79 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.53, based on 1,605 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. Asian Paints's current OCF Yield % of 2.79 is 38.4% 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 Asian Paints and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Paints's current OCF Yield % is 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Paints stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Paints (NSE:ASIANPAINT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,963.06, compared to a current price of ₹2,737.80 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.79 and 38.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.53. Asian Paints' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 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 Asian Paints (NSE:ASIANPAINT), the current OCF Yield % is 2.79 as of Jul. 04, 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 Asian Paints (NSE:ASIANPAINT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Paints stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,737.80 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,963.06.
GuruFocus considers Asian Paints to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASIANPAINT:
OCF Yield %: 2.79
GF Value™: ₹2,963.06 vs. price of ₹2,737.80 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Chemicals median (#942 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASIANPAINT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asian Paints Ltd is in the business of colour, decor, design and protection and operates through Decorative, International, Home Decor, and Industrial segments. The Decorative segment offers interior and exterior wall finishes, wood finishes, waterproofing, enamels, adhesives, tools, and undercoats. The Home Decor segment offers modular kitchens and wardrobes, bath fittings and sanitaryware, decorative lightings, uPVC windows and doors, wall coverings, furniture, fabric and furnishings, and rugs. The International segment caters to customers across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the South Pacific. The Industrial segment provides automotive, general industrial, packaging, marine, industrial protective coatings, and powder coatings. The majority of revenue comes from India.
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