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Sono-TekSOTK +1.67%87 OCF Yield % is 7.07 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 230% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates SOTK with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Sono-Tek ranks better than 75.21% 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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Sono-Tek OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sono-Tek'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sono-Tek'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.
Sono-Tek OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sono-Tek's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sono-Tek'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.
Sono-Tek (SOTK) has a OCF Yield % of 7.07 as of Aug. 23, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sono-Tek and its competitors. This is 230% above median its historical median of 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #619 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Sono-Tek's OCF Yield % too high?
Sono-Tek's current OCF Yield % of 7.07 is 230% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.01. Sono-Tek's value of 7.07 is 251.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #619 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sono-Tek has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono-Tek's OCF Yield % compare to ARBE and ODYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #619 out of 2497 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sono-Tek in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.01. Sono-Tek's value of 7.07 is 251.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Sono-Tek 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.01, based on 2,497 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. Sono-Tek's current OCF Yield % of 7.07 is 251.7% 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 Sono-Tek and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sono-Tek's current OCF Yield % is 7.07, which is 230% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono-Tek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek (SOTK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.48, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 7.07, which is 230% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 251.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Sono-Tek's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK), the current OCF Yield % is 7.07 as of Aug. 23, 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.48.
GuruFocus considers Sono-Tek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOTK:
OCF Yield %: 7.07 (230% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: $4.48 vs. price of $5.50 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 251.7% above the Hardware median (#619 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to add functional properties, protect or strengthen surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and emerging research & development/other markets. The company designs and manufacture custom-engineered ultrasonic coating systems incorporating its patented technology, in combination with applications engineering knowledge, to assist its customers in achieving their desired coating solutions.
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