ScholasticSTU:SL1 -0.50%72 OCF Yield % is 7.99 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 9.96. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.40. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 58.58% 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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Scholastic OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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.
STU:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic OCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a OCF Yield % of 7.99 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #425 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Scholastic's OCF Yield % too high?
Scholastic's current OCF Yield % of 7.99 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.96. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Yield % is 4.93. Scholastic's value of 7.99 is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #425 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's OCF Yield % compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #425 out of 1026 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.93. Scholastic's value of 7.99 is 62.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.96 vs. the industry median of 4.93, Scholastic 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 4.93, based on 1,026 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. Scholastic's current OCF Yield % of 7.99 is 62.2% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current OCF Yield % is 7.99, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 9.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current OCF Yield % of 7.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.40, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 7.99, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.96 and 62.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.93. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current OCF Yield % is 7.99 as of Jul. 01, 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.40.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
OCF Yield %: 7.99 (20% below median its 10-year median of 9.96)
GF Value™: €33.40 vs. price of €39.80 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#425 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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