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.
Applied Optoelectronics OCF Yield % Related Terms
Applied Optoelectronics OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Applied Optoelectronics'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.
Applied Optoelectronics OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Optoelectronics's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Optoelectronics'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.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has a OCF Yield % of -2.15 as of Jul. 03, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Optoelectronics ranks #1989 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' OCF Yield % too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current OCF Yield % is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Optoelectronics ranks #1989 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Optoelectronics has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Optoelectronics' OCF Yield % compare to VIAV and ZBRA?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Optoelectronics ranks #1989 out of 2496 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Applied Optoelectronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.08. 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 2.08, 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. 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 Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Optoelectronics's current OCF Yield % is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.27, compared to a current price of $121.05 — trading 497.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -2.15. Applied Optoelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), the current OCF Yield % is -2.15 as of Jul. 03, 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 Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $121.05 is trading 497.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.27.
GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAOI:
OCF Yield %: -2.15
GF Value™: $20.27 vs. price of $121.05 (497.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAOI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to meet turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.
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