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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries OCF Yield % Related Terms
Sumitomo Electric Industries OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries OCF Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) has a OCF Yield % of 4.57 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Electric Industries' OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.57 to 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #836 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current OCF Yield % is 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 4.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median OCF Yield % is 7.71. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 4.57 is 40.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #836 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' OCF Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #836 out of 1334 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.71. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 4.57 is 40.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Electric Industries' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.57 to 4.57 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.71, based on 1,334 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current OCF Yield % of 4.57 is 40.7% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current OCF Yield % is 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.69, compared to a current price of $77.35 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.57 and 40.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.71. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY), the current OCF Yield % is 4.57 as of Jun. 27, 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $77.35 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $75.69.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOY:
OCF Yield %: 4.57
GF Value™: $75.69 vs. price of $77.35 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#836 of 1334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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