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Acacia ResearchACTG -0.44%67 OCF Yield % is 6.86 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,075 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 70.41% 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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Acacia Research OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a OCF Yield % of 6.86 as of Aug. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #910 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Acacia Research's OCF Yield % too high?
Acacia Research's current OCF Yield % of 6.86 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.94. Acacia Research's value of 6.86 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #910 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's OCF Yield % compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #910 out of 3075 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Acacia Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.94. Acacia Research's value of 6.86 is 133.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Acacia Research 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.94, based on 3,075 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. Acacia Research's current OCF Yield % of 6.86 is 133.3% 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 Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current OCF Yield % is 6.86, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 6.86, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 133.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.94. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Acacia Research (ACTG), the current OCF Yield % is 6.86 as of Aug. 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
OCF Yield %: 6.86 (82% above median its 10-year median of 3.76)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.3% above the Industrial Products median (#910 of 3075)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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