Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) OCF Yield %: 17.29 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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SAU:9588 Riyadh Steel Co SAU:9588
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Price ﷼1.41
GF Value ﷼1.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield %?

Riyadh Steel Co SAU:9588 40 OCF Yield % is 17.29 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates SAU:9588 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼1.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 629 Steel companies, Riyadh Steel Co ranks better than 76.47% 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.

As of today, Riyadh Steel Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is ﷼17.1 Mil, and Market Cap is ﷼98.7 Mil. Therefore, Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % for today is 17.29%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:9588' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.19   Med: 14.28   Max: 24.7
Current: 17.29


During the past 5 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Riyadh Steel Co was 24.70%. The lowest was -1.19%. And the median was 14.28%.

SAU:9588's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
76.47% of 629 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 6.27 vs SAU:9588: 17.29

Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield % Explanation

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.


Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riyadh Steel Co'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.

Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield % Chart

Riyadh Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
0.00 0.00 -1.09 15.55 13.30

Riyadh Steel Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.90 32.01 -4.60 31.22 -0.81

SAU:9588 vs NUE, STLD, RS: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Riyadh Steel Co'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.


Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Riyadh Steel Co OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=14.891 / 112
=13.30%

Riyadh Steel Co's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-0.415 * 2 / 102.9
=-0.81%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 17.29 mean?
Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) has a OCF Yield % of 17.29 as of Sep. 13, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Riyadh Steel Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 14.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Riyadh Steel Co ranks #148 out of 629 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Riyadh Steel Co's current OCF Yield % of 17.29 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.27. Riyadh Steel Co's value of 17.29 is 175.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riyadh Steel Co ranks #148 out of 629 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Riyadh Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riyadh Steel Co's OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Riyadh Steel Co ranks #148 out of 629 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Riyadh Steel Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.27. Riyadh Steel Co's value of 17.29 is 175.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 6.27, Riyadh Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.27, based on 629 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. Riyadh Steel Co's current OCF Yield % of 17.29 is 175.8% 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 Riyadh Steel Co 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. Riyadh Steel Co's current OCF Yield % is 17.29, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riyadh Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼1.65, compared to a current price of ﷼1.41 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 17.29, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 175.8% above the Steel industry median of 6.27. Riyadh Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588), the current OCF Yield % is 17.29 as of Sep. 13, 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 Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼1.41 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼1.65. GuruFocus considers Riyadh Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9588:

  • OCF Yield %: 17.29 (21% above median its 10-year median of 14.28)
  • GF Value™: ﷼1.65 vs. price of ﷼1.41 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 175.8% above the Steel median (#148 of 629)

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Riyadh Steel Co Business Description

Address Imam Abdullah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Road, Al-Shuhada District, Unit 35, Building No. 4578, Riyadh, SAU, 13241
Riyadh Steel Co Group is a steel manufacturer principally engaged in the production of sheets, plates, strip coils, rods, skewers, corners, wires, and sections. The Company provides steel scrap, billets, and ASTM A36 standard flat and angle bars, and generates revenue from the sale of angled and flat bars and other finished goods, billets, and scrap iron and raw materials. It mainly operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which generates the majority of its revenue, and also has a presence in other GCC countries.
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