Clariant AGXSWX:CLN -0.67%66 OCF Yield % is 16.80 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 85.35% 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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Clariant AG OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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 Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a OCF Yield % of 16.80 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 8.65. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.42 to 18.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #236 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Clariant AG's OCF Yield % too high?
Clariant AG's current OCF Yield % of 16.80 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 8.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 18.55. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.45. Clariant AG's value of 16.80 is 277.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #236 out of 1611 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #236 out of 1611 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Clariant AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.45. Clariant AG's value of 16.80 is 277.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.42 to 18.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Clariant AG 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 4.45, based on 1,611 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. Clariant AG's current OCF Yield % of 16.80 is 277.5% 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clariant AG's current OCF Yield % is 16.80, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.92, compared to a current price of CHF7.46 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.80, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 277.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.45. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current OCF Yield % is 16.80 as of Jun. 26, 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.46 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.92.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:
OCF Yield %: 16.80 (94% above median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: CHF9.92 vs. price of CHF7.46 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 277.5% above the Chemicals median (#236 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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