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Star AfricaXZIM:SACL.ZW -3.52%45 OCF Yield % is -0.04 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XZIM:SACL.ZW with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Star Africa ranks worse than 74.2% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Africa's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XZIM:SACL.ZW'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.89 Med: -0.05 Max: 0.86
Current: -0.04
During the past 3 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Star Africa was 0.86%. The lowest was -32.89%. And the median was -0.05%.
XZIM:SACL.ZW's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than 74.2% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.455
vs XZIM:SACL.ZW: -0.04
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.
Star Africa OCF Yield % Related Terms
Star Africa OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Africa'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.
Star Africa OCF Yield % Chart
Star Africa Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
OCF Yield %
-0.88
0.49
-0.06
Star Africa Semi-Annual Data
Mar24
Sep24
Mar25
Sep25
Mar26
OCF Yield %
0.00
-0.55
1.25
0.22
-0.37
XZIM:SACL.ZW vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Star Africa'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.
Star Africa OCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Star Africa's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Africa'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.
Star Africa (XZIM:SACL.ZW) has a OCF Yield % of -0.04 as of Aug. 05, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Star Africa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Africa ranks #1475 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Star Africa's OCF Yield % too high?
Star Africa's current OCF Yield % is -0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Star Africa ranks #1475 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Africa has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Africa's OCF Yield % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Star Africa ranks #1475 out of 1988 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Star Africa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.46. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.46, based on 1,988 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. 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 Star Africa and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Africa's current OCF Yield % is -0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Africa stock overvalued right now?
Star Africa (XZIM:SACL.ZW) has a current OCF Yield % of -0.04. The current OCF Yield % is -0.04. Star Africa's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Star Africa (XZIM:SACL.ZW), the current OCF Yield % is -0.04 as of Aug. 05, 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.
Star Africa Corp Ltd is a food products manufacturer. The company manufactures, distributes, and markets everyday food products through its business units, Gold Star Sugars and Country Choice Foods. Additionally, Star Africa owns a portfolio of commercial properties, some of which house its operations while others are leased to third parties. It also holds a minority stake in a Botswana-based company that distributes sugar and sugar specialty products. Star Africa serves a diverse range of customers in sectors such as Beverage making, Baking, Other manufacturers, Pharmaceuticals, Hospitality, Livestock, and General Retail. Its segments include Food segment is a manufacturer of sugar products; and Property segment manages offices, manufacturing and residential premises.
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