Innovation (TSE:3970) OCF Yield %: 15.15 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 292% Above Median

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TSE:3970 Innovation Inc TSE:3970
62 GF Score
Price 円774.00
GF Value 円1,647.57
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What is Innovation OCF Yield %?

Innovation TSE:3970 +0.13% 62 OCF Yield % is 15.15 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 292% above its 10-year median of 3.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:3970 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,647.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,868 Software companies, Innovation ranks better than 87.45% 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, Innovation's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is 円315 Mil, and Market Cap is 円2,081 Mil. Therefore, Innovation's OCF Yield % for today is 15.15%.

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

TSE:3970' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.76   Med: 3.86   Max: 15.85
Current: 15.15


During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Innovation was 15.85%. The lowest was -6.76%. And the median was 3.86%.

TSE:3970's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
87.45% of 2868 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.085 vs TSE:3970: 15.15

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


Innovation 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.


Innovation OCF Yield % Related Terms


Innovation OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Innovation'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.

Innovation OCF Yield % Chart

Innovation 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 9.08 2.86 10.07 2.47 12.91

Innovation 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 7.30 -2.03 7.18 20.82 3.06

TSE:3970 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Innovation'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.


Innovation OCF Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Innovation's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Innovation 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=314.76 / 2438.016
=12.91%

Innovation'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
=37.312 * 2 / 2438.016
=3.06%

* 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 15.15 mean?
Innovation (TSE:3970) has a OCF Yield % of 15.15 as of Jul. 13, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Innovation and its competitors. This is 292% above median its historical median of 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovation ranks #360 out of 2868 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Innovation's OCF Yield % too high?
Innovation's current OCF Yield % of 15.15 is 292% above median its 10-year median of 3.86. The Software industry median OCF Yield % is 3.09. Innovation's value of 15.15 is 391.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovation ranks #360 out of 2868 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovation has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovation's OCF Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Innovation ranks #360 out of 2868 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Innovation in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.09. Innovation's value of 15.15 is 391.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.86 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Innovation 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 Software company?
The median OCF Yield % among Software companies is 3.09, based on 2,868 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. Innovation's current OCF Yield % of 15.15 is 391.1% 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 Innovation and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innovation's current OCF Yield % is 15.15, which is 292% above median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovation (TSE:3970) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,647.57, compared to a current price of 円774.00 — trading 53% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 15.15, which is 292% above median its 10-year median of 3.86 and 391.1% above the Software industry median of 3.09. Innovation's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Innovation (TSE:3970), the current OCF Yield % is 15.15 as of Jul. 13, 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 Innovation (TSE:3970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円774.00 is trading 53% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,647.57. GuruFocus considers Innovation to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3970:

  • OCF Yield %: 15.15 (292% above median its 10-year median of 3.86)
  • GF Value™: 円1,647.57 vs. price of 円774.00 (53% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 391.1% above the Software median (#360 of 2868)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Innovation Business Description

Address 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya R Building, 3rd floor Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Innovation Inc provides information technology services. Its services divided into three categories; online media services, marketing automation services, online negotiation service. Its products include online media services and cloud services.
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