Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) OCF Yield %: 9.27 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 17% Below Median


TSE:4718 Waseda Academy Co Ltd TSE:4718
85 GF Score
Price 円2,455.00
GF Value 円2,111.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Waseda Academy Co OCF Yield %?

Waseda Academy Co TSE:4718 +0.90% 85 OCF Yield % is 9.27 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 11.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,111.55 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 260 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks worse than 51.54% 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, Waseda Academy Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is 円4,203 Mil, and Market Cap is 円45,351 Mil. Therefore, Waseda Academy Co's OCF Yield % for today is 9.27%.

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

TSE:4718' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.83   Med: 11.14   Max: 19.96
Current: 9.27


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Waseda Academy Co was 19.96%. The lowest was 6.83%. And the median was 11.14%.

TSE:4718's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
51.54% of 260 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.975 vs TSE:4718: 9.27

Waseda Academy Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Waseda Academy Co 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.


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Waseda Academy Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waseda Academy Co'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.

Waseda Academy Co OCF Yield % Chart

Waseda Academy Co 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 13.78 12.49 12.07 10.23 11.20

Waseda Academy Co 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 10.33 14.85 9.14 9.32 9.75

TSE:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy Co'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.


Waseda Academy Co OCF Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Waseda Academy Co 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=4202.662 / 37537.136
=11.20%

Waseda Academy Co'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
=1829.972 * 2 / 37537.136
=9.75%

* 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.

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What does a OCF Yield % of 9.27 mean?
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a OCF Yield % of 9.27 as of Jul. 12, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 11.14. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.83 to 19.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #134 out of 260 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current OCF Yield % of 9.27 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 11.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.83 to a high of 19.96. The Education industry median OCF Yield % is 9.98. Waseda Academy Co's value of 9.27 is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #134 out of 260 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's OCF Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #134 out of 260 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Waseda Academy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.98. Waseda Academy Co's value of 9.27 is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.83 to 19.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.14 vs. the industry median of 9.98, Waseda Academy Co 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 an Education company?
The median OCF Yield % among Education companies is 9.98, based on 260 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. Waseda Academy Co's current OCF Yield % of 9.27 is 7.1% 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Academy Co's current OCF Yield % is 9.27, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 11.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,111.55, compared to a current price of 円2,455.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.27, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 11.14 and 7.1% below the Education industry median of 9.98. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current OCF Yield % is 9.27 as of Jul. 12, 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,455.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,111.55. GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:

  • OCF Yield %: 9.27 (17% below median its 10-year median of 11.14)
  • GF Value™: 円2,111.55 vs. price of 円2,455.00 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100
  • Industry Position: 7.1% below the Education median (#134 of 260)

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Waseda Academy Co Business Description

Address 171-0022 9th floor, Diamond Gate Ikebukuro, 1-16-15 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0014
Waseda Academy Co Ltd is engaged in the management of preparatory schools for elementary, junior high and high school students.
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