Nippon SteelSTU:NPS -0.97%69 OCF Yield % is 25.83 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 25.87. GuruFocus rates STU:NPS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Steel companies, Nippon Steel ranks better than 83.57% 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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Nippon Steel OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Steel'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 Steel subindustry, Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Steel's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) has a OCF Yield % of 25.83 as of Jul. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Nippon Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.87. Over the past decade, Nippon Steel's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.74 to 65.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #104 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Nippon Steel's OCF Yield % too high?
Nippon Steel's current OCF Yield % of 25.83 is near median its 10-year median of 25.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.74 to a high of 65.84. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.25. Nippon Steel's value of 25.83 is 313.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #104 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Steel has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Steel's OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #104 out of 633 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Nippon Steel in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.25. Nippon Steel's value of 25.83 is 313.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Steel's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.74 to 65.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.87 vs. the industry median of 6.25, Nippon Steel 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 Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.25, based on 633 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. Nippon Steel's current OCF Yield % of 25.83 is 313.3% 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 Nippon Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Steel's current OCF Yield % is 25.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.05, compared to a current price of €2.87 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 25.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.87 and 313.3% above the Steel industry median of 6.25. Nippon Steel's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nippon Steel (STU:NPS), the current OCF Yield % is 25.83 as of Jul. 02, 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 Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.87 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.05.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:NPS:
OCF Yield %: 25.83 (near median its 10-year median of 25.87)
GF Value™: €4.05 vs. price of €2.87 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 313.3% above the Steel median (#104 of 633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Steel Corp is mainly engaged in the steel manufacturing business, engineering business, chemical & material business, and system solution business. The company operates through four business segments. The Chemicals & Materials segment manufactures and sells coal chemicals, petrochemicals, electronic materials, semiconductors, carbon fibers, composites, and processed metal products. The Engineering segment handles industrial machinery, steel structures, construction contracting, waste disposal, recycling, and energy supply. The Steel segment focuses on the production and sale of steel products. The System Solutions segment provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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