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Southern Alliance MiningSGX:QNS -1.22%45 OCF Yield % is 2.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates SGX:QNS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Steel companies, Southern Alliance Mining ranks worse than 64.66% 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.
Southern Alliance Mining OCF Yield % Related Terms
Southern Alliance Mining OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Steel subindustry, Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Alliance Mining's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) has a OCF Yield % of 2.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #408 out of 631 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Southern Alliance Mining's OCF Yield % too high?
Southern Alliance Mining's current OCF Yield % of 2.26 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.54. Southern Alliance Mining's value of 2.26 is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #408 out of 631 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Alliance Mining has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Alliance Mining's OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #408 out of 631 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Southern Alliance Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.54. Southern Alliance Mining's value of 2.26 is 65.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Southern Alliance Mining has consistently been below 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 6.54, based on 631 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. Southern Alliance Mining's current OCF Yield % of 2.26 is 65.4% below 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 Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Alliance Mining's current OCF Yield % is 2.26, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Alliance Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.84, compared to a current price of S$0.41 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.26, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 65.4% below the Steel industry median of 6.54. Southern Alliance Mining's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS), the current OCF Yield % is 2.26 as of Aug. 15, 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.41 is trading 51.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.84.
GuruFocus considers Southern Alliance Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:QNS:
OCF Yield %: 2.26 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: S$0.84 vs. price of S$0.41 (51.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Steel median (#408 of 631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:QNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore for subsequent sale. The principal activities of the company are those of investment holding and provision of management services. The company mines, produces, and sells iron ore, which includes processed iron ore concentrate typically sold to steel mills or traders, and crushed iron ore that is used as a pipe coating material. It mines at the Chaah mine, an open-pit mine located in the southwest of the township of Chaah.
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