KFC (TSE:3420) OCF Yield %: 5.08 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3420 KFC Ltd TSE:3420
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Price 円1,585.00
GF Value 円1,512.10
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What is KFC OCF Yield %?

KFC TSE:3420 -2.28% 65 OCF Yield % is 5.08 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:3420 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,512.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 568 Conglomerates companies, KFC ranks worse than 58.1% 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, KFC's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is 円593 Mil, and Market Cap is 円11,665 Mil. Therefore, KFC's OCF Yield % for today is 5.08%.

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

TSE:3420' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: 5.55   Max: 39.78
Current: 5.08


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of KFC was 39.78%. The lowest was -3.90%. And the median was 5.55%.

TSE:3420's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
58.1% of 568 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.44 vs TSE:3420: 5.08

KFC's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


KFC 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.


KFC OCF Yield % Related Terms


KFC OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KFC'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.

KFC OCF Yield % Chart

KFC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.79 39.59 0.03 -0.87 5.16

KFC Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -13.22 -53.72 51.34 -2.42 12.97

TSE:3420 vs HON, MMM: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, KFC'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.


KFC OCF Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KFC's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KFC 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.

KFC's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=592.809 / 11481.6
=5.16%

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=744.507 * 2 / 11481.6
=12.97%

* 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 5.08 mean?
KFC (TSE:3420) has a OCF Yield % of 5.08 as of Jul. 21, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KFC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, KFC ranks #330 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is KFC's OCF Yield % too high?
KFC's current OCF Yield % of 5.08 is near median its 10-year median of 5.55. The Conglomerates industry median OCF Yield % is 7.44. KFC's value of 5.08 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KFC ranks #330 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KFC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KFC's OCF Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KFC ranks #330 out of 568 companies for OCF Yield %. This places KFC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.44. KFC's value of 5.08 is 31.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 7.44, KFC has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median OCF Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 7.44, based on 568 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. KFC's current OCF Yield % of 5.08 is 31.7% 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 KFC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KFC's current OCF Yield % is 5.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KFC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFC (TSE:3420) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,512.10, compared to a current price of 円1,585.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 31.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 7.44. KFC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 KFC (TSE:3420), the current OCF Yield % is 5.08 as of Jul. 21, 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 KFC (TSE:3420) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,585.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,512.10. GuruFocus considers KFC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3420:

  • OCF Yield %: 5.08 (near median its 10-year median of 5.55)
  • GF Value™: 円1,512.10 vs. price of 円1,585.00 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.7% below the Conglomerates median (#330 of 568)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KFC Business Description

Address No. 2 17, Nishitenumi Northern Ward, Osaka, JPN, 530-0047
KFC Ltd manufactures and sells construction materials. The company's business is divided into three divisions namely Fastener business division which includes the production and sales of steel materials and various hardware products, design and construction of earthquake-resistant construction works of constructions, and others., The civil engineering material business division comprises of manufacture and sales of tunnel support materials such as lock bolts, sales of tunnel waterproof sheets and accessories welding machines and construction machines, and others, and the Construction business division consists of designing and construction of environmental construction such as tunnel interior and fireproof construction and sound insulation wall installation work, and others.
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