NSL (SGX:N02) OCF Yield %: 10.85 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 93% Above Median

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SGX:N02 NSL Ltd SGX:N02
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What is NSL OCF Yield %?

NSL SGX:N02 52 OCF Yield % is 10.85 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 5.61. GuruFocus rates SGX:N02 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Building Materials companies, NSL ranks better than 58.82% 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, NSL's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is S$35.7 Mil, and Market Cap is S$328.7 Mil. Therefore, NSL's OCF Yield % for today is 10.85%.

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

SGX:N02' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58   Med: 5.61   Max: 21.31
Current: 10.85


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of NSL was 21.31%. The lowest was -1.58%. And the median was 5.61%.

SGX:N02's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
58.82% of 408 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.01 vs SGX:N02: 10.85

NSL's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


NSL 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.


NSL OCF Yield % Related Terms


NSL OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NSL'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.

NSL OCF Yield % Chart

NSL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Jun25
OCF Yield %
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NSL Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.62 7.06 11.04 31.20 -4.16

SGX:N02 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, NSL'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.


NSL OCF Yield % vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where NSL's OCF Yield % falls into.


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NSL 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.

NSL's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=58.008 / 272.69734
=21.27%

NSL's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-6.88 * 2 / 330.59883
=-4.16%

* 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 10.85 mean?
NSL (SGX:N02) has a OCF Yield % of 10.85 as of Aug. 10, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on NSL and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, NSL ranks #168 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is NSL's OCF Yield % too high?
NSL's current OCF Yield % of 10.85 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 5.61. The Building Materials industry median OCF Yield % is 9.01. NSL's value of 10.85 is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NSL ranks #168 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NSL has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSL's OCF Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, NSL ranks #168 out of 408 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts NSL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.01. NSL's value of 10.85 is 20.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 9.01, NSL 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 Building Materials company?
The median OCF Yield % among Building Materials companies is 9.01, based on 408 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. NSL's current OCF Yield % of 10.85 is 20.4% 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 NSL and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NSL's current OCF Yield % is 10.85, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSL (SGX:N02) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.77, compared to a current price of S$0.88 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 10.85, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 20.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 9.01. NSL's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 NSL (SGX:N02), the current OCF Yield % is 10.85 as of Aug. 10, 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 NSL (SGX:N02) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.88 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.77. GuruFocus considers NSL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:N02:

  • OCF Yield %: 10.85 (93% above median its 10-year median of 5.61)
  • GF Value™: S$0.77 vs. price of S$0.88 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.4% above the Building Materials median (#168 of 408)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:N02 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NSL Business Description

Address 317 Outram Road, No. 03-02, Singapore, SGP, 169075
NSL Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of building materials, recycled oil and other petroleum-related products, refractory materials, road stones, and the provision of environmental services and the sale of related products. The company's business operations are grouped into three main divisions: Precast and Prefabricated Bathroom Unit; Provision of Environmental Services and Chemicals. The precast and prefabricated bathroom unit segment generates more revenue than other segments. Business operations of the company are conducted in Singapore, Malaysia, China, the UAE, Finland, Germany, and other countries.
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