Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) OCF Yield %: 2.96 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
72 GF Score
Price NT$30.80
GF Value NT$27.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel OCF Yield %?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 72 OCF Yield % is 2.96 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Steel companies, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks worse than 62.09% 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, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is NT$170 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$5,878 Mil. Therefore, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % for today is 2.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2008' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.94   Med: -0.56   Max: 7.43
Current: 2.96


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel was 7.43%. The lowest was -24.94%. And the median was -0.56%.

TPE:2008's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
62.09% of 633 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 6.25 vs TPE:2008: 2.96

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel OCF Yield % Related Terms


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel OCF Yield % Chart

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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 -2.71 3.47 2.46 3.70 3.05

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 0.11 -3.78 8.73 6.09 2.24

TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=169.55 / 5553.7932
=3.05%

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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
=31.127 * 4 / 5553.7932
=2.24%

* 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 2.96 mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a OCF Yield % of 2.96 as of Jul. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #393 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current OCF Yield % is 2.96. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.25. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 2.96 is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #393 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #393 out of 633 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.25. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 2.96 is 52.6% below this benchmark. 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current OCF Yield % of 2.96 is 52.6% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current OCF Yield % is 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 2.96 and 52.6% below the Steel industry median of 6.25. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current OCF Yield % is 2.96 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • OCF Yield %: 2.96
  • GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.6% below the Steel median (#393 of 633)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
72GF Score

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