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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Shimadzu OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shimadzu'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Shimadzu'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.
Shimadzu OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shimadzu's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimadzu'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.
Shimadzu (SHMZF) has a OCF Yield % of 4.97 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Shimadzu and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shimadzu's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.97 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #820 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Shimadzu's OCF Yield % too high?
Shimadzu's current OCF Yield % is 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.97 to a high of 4.97. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.01. Shimadzu's value of 4.97 is 147.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #820 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shimadzu has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimadzu's OCF Yield % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #820 out of 2490 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Shimadzu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.01. Shimadzu's value of 4.97 is 147.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shimadzu's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.97 to 4.97 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.01, based on 2,490 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. Shimadzu's current OCF Yield % of 4.97 is 147.9% 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 Shimadzu and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimadzu's current OCF Yield % is 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimadzu stock overvalued right now?
Shimadzu (SHMZF) has a current OCF Yield % of 4.97. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.50, compared to a current price of $24.49 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.97 and 147.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Shimadzu's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shimadzu (SHMZF), the current OCF Yield % is 4.97 as of Jun. 24, 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 Shimadzu (SHMZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimadzu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.49 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.50.
Key valuation signals for SHMZF:
OCF Yield %: 4.97
GF Value™: $29.50 vs. price of $24.49 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.9% above the Hardware median (#820 of 2490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHMZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimadzu Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture of precision instruments, measuring equipment, and medical devices. The firm operates in four segments: Aviation Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Measuring Equipment, Medical Equipment, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Measuring Equipment segment, which is engaged in the provision of X-ray television (TV) systems, angiography systems, X-ray imaging systems, and others.
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