TescoTSCDY 80 OCF Yield % is 14.01 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 13.01. GuruFocus rates TSCDY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks better than 63.14% 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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Tesco OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesco's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Tesco OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco's OCF Yield % falls into.
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Tesco (TSCDY) has a OCF Yield % of 14.01 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.01. Over the past decade, Tesco's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.20 to 24.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #115 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Tesco's OCF Yield % too high?
Tesco's current OCF Yield % of 14.01 is near median its 10-year median of 13.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 24.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Tesco's value of 14.01 is 50.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #115 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's OCF Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #115 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Tesco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. Tesco's value of 14.01 is 50.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tesco's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.20 to 24.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.01 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Tesco 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 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. Tesco's current OCF Yield % of 14.01 is 50.4% 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 Tesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current OCF Yield % is 14.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.77, compared to a current price of $18.03 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.01 and 50.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Tesco (TSCDY), the current OCF Yield % is 14.01 as of Jun. 25, 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 Tesco (TSCDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.03 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.77.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDY:
OCF Yield %: 14.01 (near median its 10-year median of 13.01)
GF Value™: $15.77 vs. price of $18.03 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#115 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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