Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) OCF Yield %: 2.64 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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SHSE:600117 Xining Special Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600117
48 GF Score
Price ¥2.18
GF Value ¥2.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Xining Special Steel Co OCF Yield %?

Xining Special Steel Co SHSE:600117 48 OCF Yield % is 2.64 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600117 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Steel companies, Xining Special Steel Co ranks worse than 63.92% 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, Xining Special Steel Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is ¥187 Mil, and Market Cap is ¥7,096 Mil. Therefore, Xining Special Steel Co's OCF Yield % for today is 2.64%.

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

SHSE:600117' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.39   Med: 2.94   Max: 44.17
Current: 2.64


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Xining Special Steel Co was 44.17%. The lowest was -40.39%. And the median was 2.94%.

SHSE:600117's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
63.92% of 632 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 6.31 vs SHSE:600117: 2.64

Xining Special Steel Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Xining Special 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.


Xining Special Steel Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


Xining Special Steel Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xining Special 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.

Xining Special Steel Co OCF Yield % Chart

Xining Special Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Xining Special Steel Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -6.17 6.70 -0.94 3.73 0.15

SHSE:600117 vs NUE, STLD, RS: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Xining Special 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.


Xining Special Steel Co OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Xining Special 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.

Xining Special 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
=72.948 / 9244.5266
=0.79%

Xining Special Steel Co's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=3.156 * 4 / 8626.05475
=0.15%

* 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 2.64 mean?
Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) has a OCF Yield % of 2.64 as of Jul. 22, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Xining Special Steel Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Xining Special Steel Co ranks #404 out of 632 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Xining Special Steel Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Xining Special Steel Co's current OCF Yield % of 2.64 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.94. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.31. Xining Special Steel Co's value of 2.64 is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xining Special Steel Co ranks #404 out of 632 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xining Special Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xining Special Steel Co's OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Xining Special Steel Co ranks #404 out of 632 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Xining Special Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.31. Xining Special Steel Co's value of 2.64 is 58.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 6.31, Xining Special Steel Co 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 6.31, based on 632 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. Xining Special Steel Co's current OCF Yield % of 2.64 is 58.2% 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 Xining Special Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xining Special Steel Co's current OCF Yield % is 2.64, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xining Special Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.21, compared to a current price of ¥2.18 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.64, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 58.2% below the Steel industry median of 6.31. Xining Special Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117), the current OCF Yield % is 2.64 as of Jul. 22, 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 Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xining Special Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.18 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.21. GuruFocus considers Xining Special Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600117:

  • OCF Yield %: 2.64 (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.94)
  • GF Value™: ¥2.21 vs. price of ¥2.18 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.2% below the Steel median (#404 of 632)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xining Special Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 52 West Qaidam Road, Qinghai Province, Xining, CHN, 810005
Xining Special Steel Co Ltd is mainly engaged in special steel processing and is Northwest China's steel production enterprise. Products include carbon steel, alloy steel products, die steel, and stainless steel.
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