Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) OCF Yield %: 15.58 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4990 Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4990
67 GF Score
Price 円508.00
GF Value 円458.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Showa Chemical Industry Co OCF Yield %?

Showa Chemical Industry Co TSE:4990 +0.40% 67 OCF Yield % is 15.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 15.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4990 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円458.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,603 Chemicals companies, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 82.97% 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, Showa Chemical Industry Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is 円827 Mil, and Market Cap is 円5,411 Mil. Therefore, Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % for today is 15.58%.

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

TSE:4990' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.45   Med: 15.4   Max: 23.46
Current: 15.58


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Showa Chemical Industry Co was 23.46%. The lowest was 2.45%. And the median was 15.40%.

TSE:4990's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
82.97% of 1603 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.75 vs TSE:4990: 15.58

Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Showa Chemical Industry 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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Showa Chemical Industry Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Showa Chemical Industry 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.

Showa Chemical Industry Co OCF Yield % Chart

Showa Chemical Industry 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 13.03 13.06 17.26 16.36 15.01

Showa Chemical Industry 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 16.00 11.12 21.19 6.95 23.17

TSE:4990 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Showa Chemical Industry 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.


Showa Chemical Industry Co OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % falls into.


TSE:4990
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Showa Chemical Industry 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.

Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=826.622 / 5506.567
=15.01%

Showa Chemical Industry 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
=637.896 * 2 / 5506.567
=23.17%

* 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 15.58 mean?
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) has a OCF Yield % of 15.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.40. Over the past decade, Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.45 to 23.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #273 out of 1603 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's current OCF Yield % of 15.58 is near median its 10-year median of 15.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.45 to a high of 23.46. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Showa Chemical Industry Co's value of 15.58 is 228% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #273 out of 1603 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Showa Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Chemical Industry Co's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Showa Chemical Industry Co ranks #273 out of 1603 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Showa Chemical Industry Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.75. Showa Chemical Industry Co's value of 15.58 is 228% above this benchmark. Historically, Showa Chemical Industry Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.45 to 23.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.40 vs. the industry median of 4.75, Showa Chemical Industry Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.75, based on 1,603 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. Showa Chemical Industry Co's current OCF Yield % of 15.58 is 228% 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co 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. Showa Chemical Industry Co's current OCF Yield % is 15.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円458.77, compared to a current price of 円508.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 15.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.40 and 228% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.75. Showa Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990), the current OCF Yield % is 15.58 as of Jul. 15, 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円508.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円458.77. GuruFocus considers Showa Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4990:

  • OCF Yield %: 15.58 (near median its 10-year median of 15.40)
  • GF Value™: 円458.77 vs. price of 円508.00 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 228% above the Chemicals median (#273 of 1603)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Showa Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 2-23-18, Shimo-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0064
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of diatomite and perlite. The product range consists of radiolite diatomite filter aids and functional additives, and topco perlite products. Its products are used in a widening spectrum of applications from chemical manufacturing, pool water treatment, pharmaceuticals, incinerator exhaust filtration, the manufacture of building materials, silicone resins, and soil conditioners. It is operating a diatomite plant in Jilin Province, Northeast China.
67GF Score

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