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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Astec Lifesciences OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Lifesciences'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:ASTEC vs CTVA, CF, MOS: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences OCF Yield % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Astec Lifesciences's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) has a OCF Yield % of -4.99 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #203 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Astec Lifesciences' OCF Yield % too high?
Astec Lifesciences' current OCF Yield % is -4.99. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #203 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astec Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Lifesciences' OCF Yield % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #203 out of 260 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Astec Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.80. 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 Agriculture company?
The median OCF Yield % among Agriculture companies is 4.80, based on 260 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. 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 Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Lifesciences's current OCF Yield % is -4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹976.99, compared to a current price of ₹725.45 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -4.99. Astec Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC), the current OCF Yield % is -4.99 as of Jun. 29, 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹725.45 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹976.99.
GuruFocus considers Astec Lifesciences to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTEC:
OCF Yield %: -4.99
GF Value™: ₹976.99 vs. price of ₹725.45 (25.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Lifesciences Ltd manufactures & distributes a wide range of Agrochemical active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. The company's products include agrochemicals, such as Triazole Fungicides, Herbicides, and Insecticides. The company is also into Intermediates & Specialty chemicals. Geographically, all the operations of the firm function through India; however, its products are sold in the Indian and overseas markets. It operates in the business segment of Agrochemicals and has a business presence in India and outside India.
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