SanfordNZSE:SAN +0.71%74 OCF Yield % is 14.85 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 9.35. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,980 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 76.41% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SAN'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55 Med: 9.35 Max: 25.39
Current: 14.85
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Sanford was 25.39%. The lowest was 3.55%. And the median was 9.35%.
NZSE:SAN's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 76.41% of 1980
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.695
vs NZSE:SAN: 14.85
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.
Sanford OCF Yield % Related Terms
Sanford OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford OCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a OCF Yield % of 14.85 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sanford and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 9.35. Over the past decade, Sanford's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.55 to 25.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #467 out of 1980 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Sanford's OCF Yield % too high?
Sanford's current OCF Yield % of 14.85 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 9.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 25.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Yield % is 6.70. Sanford's value of 14.85 is 121.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #467 out of 1980 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's OCF Yield % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #467 out of 1980 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sanford in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.70. Sanford's value of 14.85 is 121.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.55 to 25.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.35 vs. the industry median of 6.70, Sanford 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.70, based on 1,980 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. Sanford's current OCF Yield % of 14.85 is 121.8% 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 Sanford and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanford's current OCF Yield % is 14.85, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 9.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.35, compared to a current price of NZ$7.10 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.85, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 9.35 and 121.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.70. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current OCF Yield % is 14.85 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.10 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:
OCF Yield %: 14.85 (59% above median its 10-year median of 9.35)
GF Value™: NZ$4.35 vs. price of NZ$7.10 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#467 of 1980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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