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CSI Solar CoSHSE:688472 -5.30%83 OCF Yield % is 16.33 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 12.65. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688472 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Semiconductors companies, CSI Solar Co ranks better than 93.97% 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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CSI Solar Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSI Solar 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.
SHSE:688472 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, CSI Solar 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.
CSI Solar Co OCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CSI Solar Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSI Solar 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.
CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) has a OCF Yield % of 16.33 as of Jul. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CSI Solar Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 12.65. Over the past decade, CSI Solar Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.56 to 27.38. According to the industry distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #62 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is CSI Solar Co's OCF Yield % too high?
CSI Solar Co's current OCF Yield % of 16.33 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.56 to a high of 27.38. The Semiconductors industry median OCF Yield % is 1.60. CSI Solar Co's value of 16.33 is 923.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #62 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSI Solar Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSI Solar Co's OCF Yield % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #62 out of 1028 companies for OCF Yield %. This places CSI Solar Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.60. CSI Solar Co's value of 16.33 is 923.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CSI Solar Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.56 to 27.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.65 vs. the industry median of 1.60, CSI Solar 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 Semiconductors company?
The median OCF Yield % among Semiconductors companies is 1.60, based on 1,028 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. CSI Solar Co's current OCF Yield % of 16.33 is 923.8% 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 CSI Solar Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSI Solar Co's current OCF Yield % is 16.33, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 12.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSI Solar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.09, compared to a current price of ¥9.30 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.33, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.65 and 923.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.60. CSI Solar Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472), the current OCF Yield % is 16.33 as of Jul. 25, 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 CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSI Solar Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.30 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.09.
GuruFocus considers CSI Solar Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688472:
OCF Yield %: 16.33 (29% above median its 10-year median of 12.65)
GF Value™: ¥9.09 vs. price of ¥9.30 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 923.8% above the Semiconductors median (#62 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSI Solar is a leading Chinese solar module producer. The company's products are available in over 160 countries and regions. CSI operates a vertically integrated production process, encompassing solar wafers, cells, and module production.
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