Howa MachineryTSE:6203 +2.63%61 OCF Yield % is 24.38 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 3334% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:6203 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,025.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,064 Industrial Products companies, Howa Machinery ranks better than 94.75% 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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Howa Machinery OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howa Machinery'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Howa Machinery's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a OCF Yield % of 24.38 as of Jul. 06, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. This is 3334% above median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #161 out of 3064 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Howa Machinery's OCF Yield % too high?
Howa Machinery's current OCF Yield % of 24.38 is 3334% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.86. Howa Machinery's value of 24.38 is 752.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #161 out of 3064 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howa Machinery has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Machinery's OCF Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #161 out of 3064 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Howa Machinery in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.86. Howa Machinery's value of 24.38 is 752.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 2.86, Howa Machinery 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.86, based on 3,064 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. Howa Machinery's current OCF Yield % of 24.38 is 752.4% 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 Howa Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howa Machinery's current OCF Yield % is 24.38, which is 3334% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howa Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,025.75, compared to a current price of 円1,678.00 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 24.38, which is 3334% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 752.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.86. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current OCF Yield % is 24.38 as of Jul. 06, 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,678.00 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,025.75.
GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:
OCF Yield %: 24.38 (3334% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: 円1,025.75 vs. price of 円1,678.00 (63.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 752.4% above the Industrial Products median (#161 of 3064)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howa Machinery Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of machine tools, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electronic machines, firearms, construction materials and construction machinery.
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