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AdekaTSE:4401 +2.12%88 OCF Yield % is 10.02 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4401 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,155.44 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,602 Chemicals companies, Adeka ranks better than 69.73% 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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Adeka OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adeka'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Adeka'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.
Adeka OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Adeka's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adeka's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Adeka (TSE:4401) has a OCF Yield % of 10.02 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Adeka and its competitors. Over the past decade, Adeka's OCF Yield % has ranged from 10.02 to 10.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Adeka ranks #485 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Adeka's OCF Yield % too high?
Adeka's current OCF Yield % is 10.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.02 to a high of 10.02. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Adeka's value of 10.02 is 110.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adeka ranks #485 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adeka has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adeka's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Adeka ranks #485 out of 1602 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Adeka in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Adeka's value of 10.02 is 110.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Adeka's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 10.02 to 10.02 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.75, based on 1,602 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. Adeka's current OCF Yield % of 10.02 is 110.9% 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 Adeka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adeka's current OCF Yield % is 10.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adeka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeka (TSE:4401) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,155.44, compared to a current price of 円4,188.00 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 10.02 and 110.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.75. Adeka's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Adeka (TSE:4401), the current OCF Yield % is 10.02 as of Jul. 14, 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 Adeka (TSE:4401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,188.00 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,155.44.
GuruFocus considers Adeka to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4401:
OCF Yield %: 10.02
GF Value™: 円3,155.44 vs. price of 円4,188.00 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.9% above the Chemicals median (#485 of 1602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adeka Corp is a Japanese firm engaged in the chemicals, food, and life sciences businesses. The Chemical Business produces additives for polyolefins, stabilizers, plasticizers, flame retardants, semiconductor materials, photoresists, surfactants, lubricants, and cosmetic raw materials. The Food Business manufactures margarines, shortenings, fats, and oils for chocolate and frying, plant-based foods, whipped cream, and mayonnaise. The Life Sciences Business develops agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicines, and functional food ingredients. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Business segment.
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