Watami Co (TSE:7522) OCF Yield %: 20.18 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 120% Above Median


TSE:7522 Watami Co Ltd TSE:7522
76 GF Score
Price 円927.00
GF Value 円1,080.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Watami Co OCF Yield %?

Watami Co TSE:7522 -0.54% 76 OCF Yield % is 20.18 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 9.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:7522 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,080.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, Watami Co ranks better than 71.63% 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, Watami Co's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is 円7,567 Mil, and Market Cap is 円37,177 Mil. Therefore, Watami Co's OCF Yield % for today is 20.18%.

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

TSE:7522' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.17   Med: 9.18   Max: 20.83
Current: 20.18


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Watami Co was 20.83%. The lowest was -13.17%. And the median was 9.18%.

TSE:7522's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
71.63% of 363 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.02 vs TSE:7522: 20.18

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


Watami 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.


Watami Co OCF Yield % Related Terms


Watami Co OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watami 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.

Watami Co OCF Yield % Chart

Watami Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Yield %
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Watami Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 16.42 9.29 14.10 25.47 28.83

TSE:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami 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.


Watami Co OCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Watami 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=7567 / 38700.36
=19.55%

Watami 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
=2789 * 4 / 38700.36
=28.83%

* 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 20.18 mean?
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a OCF Yield % of 20.18 as of Jul. 04, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 9.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #103 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Watami Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Watami Co's current OCF Yield % of 20.18 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 9.18. The Restaurants industry median OCF Yield % is 10.02. Watami Co's value of 20.18 is 101.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #103 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's OCF Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #103 out of 363 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Watami Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 10.02. Watami Co's value of 20.18 is 101.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.18 vs. the industry median of 10.02, Watami 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 Restaurants company?
The median OCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 10.02, based on 363 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. Watami Co's current OCF Yield % of 20.18 is 101.4% 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 Watami Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Yield % is 10.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watami Co's current OCF Yield % is 20.18, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 9.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,080.06, compared to a current price of 円927.00 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 20.18, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 9.18 and 101.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.02. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current OCF Yield % is 20.18 as of Jul. 04, 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円927.00 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,080.06. GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:

  • OCF Yield %: 20.18 (120% above median its 10-year median of 9.18)
  • GF Value™: 円1,080.06 vs. price of 円927.00 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.4% above the Restaurants median (#103 of 363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watami Co Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-0043
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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