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Western Mining CoSHSE:601168 -6.47%77 OCF Yield % is 15.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 18.73. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601168 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Western Mining Co ranks better than 94.34% 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.
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Western Mining Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Mining 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.
Western Mining Co OCF Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Mining 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.
Western Mining Co OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Mining Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Mining Co'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.
Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) has a OCF Yield % of 15.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Western Mining Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 18.73. Over the past decade, Western Mining Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.89 to 41.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #151 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Western Mining Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Western Mining Co's current OCF Yield % of 15.51 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 41.42. Based on the distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #151 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Mining Co's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Mining Co ranks #151 out of 2670 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Western Mining Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Western Mining Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.89 to 41.42 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Western Mining Co and its competitors. Western Mining Co's current OCF Yield % is 15.51, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 18.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.05, compared to a current price of ¥31.65 — trading 37.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 15.51, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.73. Western Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168), the current OCF Yield % is 15.51 as of Jul. 19, 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 Western Mining Co (SHSE:601168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥31.65 is trading 37.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.05.
GuruFocus considers Western Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601168:
OCF Yield %: 15.51 (17% below median its 10-year median of 18.73)
GF Value™: ¥23.05 vs. price of ¥31.65 (37.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Mining Co Ltd is a mining company mainly engaged in the comprehensive development of mineral resources in the western region of China. The company's business operations include mining, smelting, and trading of basic non-ferrous metals and ferrous metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and iron. It is divided into four trading sectors: mining, smelting, trade, and finance.
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