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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Prakash Industries OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prakash 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:PRAKASH vs NUE, STLD, RS: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Prakash 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.
Prakash Industries OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prakash Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prakash 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.
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) has a OCF Yield % of 11.70 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Prakash Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Prakash Industries' OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.70 to 11.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #229 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Prakash Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
Prakash Industries' current OCF Yield % is 11.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.70 to a high of 11.70. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.27. Prakash Industries' value of 11.70 is 86.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #229 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prakash Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Industries' OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #229 out of 633 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Prakash Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.27. Prakash Industries' value of 11.70 is 86.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Prakash Industries' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.70 to 11.70 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 Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.27, based on 633 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. Prakash Industries's current OCF Yield % of 11.70 is 86.6% 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 Prakash Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prakash Industries's current OCF Yield % is 11.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹144.30, compared to a current price of ₹139.49 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 11.70 and 86.6% above the Steel industry median of 6.27. Prakash Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH), the current OCF Yield % is 11.70 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹139.49 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹144.30.
GuruFocus considers Prakash Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PRAKASH:
OCF Yield %: 11.70
GF Value™: ₹144.30 vs. price of ₹139.49 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% above the Steel median (#229 of 633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PRAKASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prakash Industries Ltd is an integrated steel and power company, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of high-quality iron and steel products such as sponge iron, wire rods, TMT bars, and ferroalloys. The company operates an integrated steel plant in Chhattisgarh, utilizing cutting-edge coal-based sponge iron production techniques. Additionally, the company has forward integration with facilities producing value-added steel products and operates a captive power generation plant, making it self-reliant in energy needs. Focused on innovation, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth, the company delivers competitive products while expanding its footprint across India's steel and power sectors.
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