SLMAF (Sanlam) OCF Yield %: 1.28 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 68% Below Median


SLMAF Sanlam Ltd SLMAF
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What is Sanlam OCF Yield %?

Sanlam SLMAF 84 OCF Yield % is 1.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates SLMAF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, Sanlam ranks worse than 75.99% 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, Sanlam's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $137 Mil, and Market Cap is $11,278 Mil. Therefore, Sanlam's OCF Yield % for today is 1.28%.

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

SLMAF' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.95   Med: 4.03   Max: 27.48
Current: 1.28


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Sanlam was 27.48%. The lowest was -10.95%. And the median was 4.03%.

SLMAF's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
75.99% of 504 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.085 vs SLMAF: 1.28

Sanlam's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Sanlam 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.


Sanlam OCF Yield % Related Terms


Sanlam OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanlam'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.

Sanlam OCF Yield % Chart

Sanlam Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.99 8.15 -10.90 4.15 1.98

Sanlam Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -18.53 2.89 5.42 3.35 0.43

SLMAF vs AFL, MET, PRU: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Sanlam'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.


Sanlam OCF Yield % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Sanlam's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanlam's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Sanlam 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.

Sanlam's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=144.243 / 7268.164412
=1.98%

Sanlam's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=15.446 * 2 / 7268.164412
=0.43%

* 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 1.28 mean?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a OCF Yield % of 1.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sanlam and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanlam ranks #383 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Sanlam's OCF Yield % too high?
Sanlam's current OCF Yield % of 1.28 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.03. The Insurance industry median OCF Yield % is 8.09. Sanlam's value of 1.28 is 84.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanlam ranks #383 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanlam has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlam's OCF Yield % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Sanlam ranks #383 out of 504 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sanlam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 8.09. Sanlam's value of 1.28 is 84.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 8.09, Sanlam 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 an Insurance company?
The median OCF Yield % among Insurance companies is 8.09, based on 504 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. Sanlam's current OCF Yield % of 1.28 is 84.2% 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 Sanlam and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median OCF Yield % is 8.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanlam's current OCF Yield % is 1.28, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlam stock overvalued right now?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a current OCF Yield % of 1.28. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 1.28, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 84.2% below the Insurance industry median of 8.09. Sanlam's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Sanlam (SLMAF), the current OCF Yield % is 1.28 as of Jun. 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 Sanlam (SLMAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.

Key valuation signals for SLMAF:

  • OCF Yield %: 1.28 (68% below median its 10-year median of 4.03)
  • GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $3.48 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.2% below the Insurance median (#383 of 504)

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


Sanlam Business Description

Address 2 Strand Road, Bellville, ZAF, 7530
Sanlam Ltd sells insurance products and provides investment and wealth management services. Its operating segments include Sanlam Life and Savings, Pan-Africa, Asia, Sanlam Investments, and Santam. It operates in South Africa, Pan-Africa, Asia, and International.
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