Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) OCF Yield %: 18.64 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 122% Above Median

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SHSE:600618 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co Ltd SHSE:600618
77 GF Score
Price ¥9.82
GF Value ¥11.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co OCF Yield %?

Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co SHSE:600618 77 OCF Yield % is 18.64 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 8.41. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600618 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,602 Chemicals companies, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks better than 87.64% 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, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is ¥1,721 Mil, and Market Cap is ¥9,232 Mil. Therefore, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % for today is 18.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600618' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1   Med: 8.41   Max: 18.3
Current: 18.64


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co was 18.30%. The lowest was 2.10%. And the median was 8.41%.

SHSE:600618's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
87.64% of 1602 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.75 vs SHSE:600618: 18.64

Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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.


Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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.

Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co OCF Yield % Chart

Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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 -15.66 32.88 3.48 16.34 3.88

SHSE:600618 vs DOW: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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.


Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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.

Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=1131.845 / 13738.032
=8.24%

Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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
=140.02 * 4 / 14443.436
=3.88%

* 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.

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What does a OCF Yield % of 18.64 mean?
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) has a OCF Yield % of 18.64 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 8.41. Over the past decade, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.10 to 18.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks #198 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's current OCF Yield % of 18.64 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 8.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 18.30. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's value of 18.64 is 292.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks #198 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's OCF Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co ranks #198 out of 1602 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's value of 18.64 is 292.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.10 to 18.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.41 vs. the industry median of 4.75, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.75, based on 1,602 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. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's current OCF Yield % of 18.64 is 292.4% 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's current OCF Yield % is 18.64, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 8.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.10, compared to a current price of ¥9.82 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 18.64, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 8.41 and 292.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.75. Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618), the current OCF Yield % is 18.64 as of Jul. 14, 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 Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co (SHSE:600618) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.82 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.10. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600618:

  • OCF Yield %: 18.64 (122% above median its 10-year median of 8.41)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.10 vs. price of ¥9.82 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 292.4% above the Chemicals median (#198 of 1602)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 900908:China
Address 4747 Longwu Road, Shanghai, CHN, 00241
Shanghai Chlor-alkali Chemical Co Ltd produces chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes sodium hydroxide, chlorine, chlorine products, polyvinyl chloride plastics resin and the products. It is focused on export markets in the Middle East, South America, and Africa for its sales performance. Its majority of revenues are from the production and sale of Chlorine products.
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