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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Ester Industries OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ester Industries'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:ESTER vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ester Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) has a OCF Yield % of 9.42 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ester Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ester Industries' OCF Yield % has ranged from 9.42 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #503 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Ester Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
Ester Industries' current OCF Yield % is 9.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.42 to a high of 9.42. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.51. Ester Industries' value of 9.42 is 108.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #503 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #503 out of 1605 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Ester Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.51. Ester Industries' value of 9.42 is 108.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ester Industries' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 9.42 to 9.42 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 4.51, 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. Ester Industries's current OCF Yield % of 9.42 is 108.9% 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 Ester Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ester Industries's current OCF Yield % is 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.90, compared to a current price of ₹89.86 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.42 and 108.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.51. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER), the current OCF Yield % is 9.42 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹89.86 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.90.
GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ESTER:
OCF Yield %: 9.42
GF Value™: ₹116.90 vs. price of ₹89.86 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.9% above the Chemicals median (#503 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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