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WasteCo GroupNZSE:WCO OCF Yield % is 72.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Waste Management companies, WasteCo Group ranks better than 97.55% 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.
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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WasteCo Group OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WasteCo Group'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 Waste Management subindustry, WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group OCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, WasteCo Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) has a OCF Yield % of 72.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WasteCo Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #6 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is WasteCo Group's OCF Yield % too high?
WasteCo Group's current OCF Yield % is 72.27. The Waste Management industry median OCF Yield % is 5.86. WasteCo Group's value of 72.27 is 1133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #6 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does WasteCo Group's OCF Yield % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #6 out of 245 companies for OCF Yield %. This places WasteCo Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.86. WasteCo Group's value of 72.27 is 1133.3% above this benchmark. 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 Waste Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Waste Management companies is 5.86, based on 245 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. WasteCo Group's current OCF Yield % of 72.27 is 1133.3% 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 WasteCo Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WasteCo Group's current OCF Yield % is 72.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WasteCo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.03, compared to a current price of NZ$0.01 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 72.27 and 1133.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.86. 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 WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO), the current OCF Yield % is 72.27 as of Jul. 14, 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.
WasteCo Group Ltd provides solutions in the collection of waste and recycling, sweeping services, and industrial cleaning services, with waste and recycling generating maximum revenue. The Group is a waste management provider committed to smarter, safer and more sustainable waste solutions. Its services are provided across the residential, commercial and council sectors and include wheelie bins, skip hire, water delivery, septic tank cleaning and hydrovac services.
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