South32SHTLF -7.85%73 OCF Yield % is 11.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 13.21. GuruFocus rates SHTLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, South32 ranks better than 92.36% 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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South32 OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South32'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South32'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.
South32 OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South32's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South32'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.
South32 (SHTLF) has a OCF Yield % of 11.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on South32 and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 13.21. Over the past decade, South32's OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.25 to 28.96. According to the industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #204 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is South32's OCF Yield % too high?
South32's current OCF Yield % of 11.76 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 13.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 28.96. Based on the distribution chart, South32 ranks #204 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South32 has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South32's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #204 out of 2671 companies for OCF Yield %. This places South32 in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, South32's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.25 to 28.96 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 South32 and its competitors. South32's current OCF Yield % is 11.76, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 13.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South32 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 (SHTLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.64, compared to a current price of $3.03 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 11.76, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 13.21. South32's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 South32 (SHTLF), the current OCF Yield % is 11.76 as of Jun. 26, 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 South32 (SHTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.03 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.64.
GuruFocus considers South32 to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHTLF:
OCF Yield %: 11.76 (11% below median its 10-year median of 13.21)
GF Value™: $2.64 vs. price of $3.03 (14.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHTLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South32 was born of the demerger of noncore assets from BHP in 2015. Its major operations include alumina businesses in Australia and Brazil, aluminum in Brazil, South Africa, and Mozambique, and manganese businesses in Australia and South Africa. It sold New South Wales metallurgical coal in August 2024 and the Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia in December 2025. It also owns the Cannington silver/lead/zinc mine in Queensland. Its Australian manganese operations deliver high returns, but have a relatively short reserve life. The company acquired Arizona Mining, which brings with it the high-grade and likely low-cost Taylor project in the US, and also entered the copper business in 2022 via the purchase of a 45% stake in the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile.
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