MERF (TSE:3168) OCF Yield %: -10.51 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
51 GF Score
Price 円1,300.00
GF Value 円576.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MERF OCF Yield %?

MERF TSE:3168 +7.00% 51 OCF Yield % is -10.51 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円576.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,664 Metals & Mining companies, MERF ranks worse than 72.41% 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, MERF's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is 円-1,934 Mil, and Market Cap is 円18,400 Mil. Therefore, MERF's OCF Yield % for today is -10.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for MERF's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3168' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.12   Med: -2.24   Max: 98.22
Current: -10.51


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of MERF was 98.22%. The lowest was -49.12%. And the median was -2.24%.

TSE:3168's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
72.41% of 2664 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -4.235 vs TSE:3168: -10.51

MERF's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was %.


MERF 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.


MERF OCF Yield % Related Terms


MERF OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MERF'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.

MERF OCF Yield % Chart

MERF Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -32.19 -24.11 18.69 9.31 29.77

MERF Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 44.92 -24.10 72.16 -9.11 -13.33

MERF OCF Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MERF'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.


MERF OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MERF's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MERF's OCF Yield % falls into.


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MERF 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.

MERF's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=2322.916 / 7803.624
=29.77%

MERF's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-1578.319 * 2 / 23679.642
=-13.33%

* 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 -10.51 mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a OCF Yield % of -10.51 as of Jul. 05, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MERF and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MERF ranks #1929 out of 2664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is MERF's OCF Yield % too high?
MERF's current OCF Yield % is -10.51. Based on the distribution chart, MERF ranks #1929 out of 2664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, MERF ranks #1929 out of 2664 companies for OCF Yield %. This places MERF in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 MERF and its competitors. MERF's current OCF Yield % is -10.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円576.35, compared to a current price of 円1,300.00 — trading 125.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -10.51. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current OCF Yield % is -10.51 as of Jul. 05, 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,300.00 is trading 125.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円576.35. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • OCF Yield %: -10.51
  • GF Value™: 円576.35 vs. price of 円1,300.00 (125.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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