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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.
Horiba OCF Yield % Related Terms
Horiba OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Horiba'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.
TSE:6856 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Horiba'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.
Horiba OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Horiba's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horiba'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.
Horiba (TSE:6856) has a OCF Yield % of 4.88 as of Jul. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Horiba and its competitors. Over the past decade, Horiba's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.88 to 4.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #900 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Horiba's OCF Yield % too high?
Horiba's current OCF Yield % is 4.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 4.88. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.41. Horiba's value of 4.88 is 102.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horiba ranks #900 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horiba has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horiba's OCF Yield % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #900 out of 2496 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Horiba in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.41. Horiba's value of 4.88 is 102.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Horiba's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.88 to 4.88 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.41, based on 2,496 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. Horiba's current OCF Yield % of 4.88 is 102.5% 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 Horiba and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horiba's current OCF Yield % is 4.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horiba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba (TSE:6856) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円11,625.67, compared to a current price of 円23,520.00 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 4.88 and 102.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.41. Horiba's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Horiba (TSE:6856), the current OCF Yield % is 4.88 as of Jul. 29, 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 Horiba (TSE:6856) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円23,520.00 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円11,625.67.
GuruFocus considers Horiba to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6856:
OCF Yield %: 4.88
GF Value™: 円11,625.67 vs. price of 円23,520.00 (102.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.5% above the Hardware median (#900 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6856 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Horiba Ltd provides analytical and measurement equipment. The company operates through five segments. The Automobile segment offers automotive validation, verification technologies, and consulting services. The Environment/Accounting Process segment provides measurement technologies for air, water, and soil quality to support environmental conservation. The Medical segment develops and distributes in vitro diagnostic systems, mainly in the field of hematology. The Science segment delivers high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The Semiconductor segment specializes in fluid control, measurement, and analysis technologies for researchers, developers, and manufacturers across regions.
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