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ArcBestARCB -0.23%86 OCF Yield % is 9.32 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 15.81. GuruFocus rates ARCB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $109.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, ArcBest ranks worse than 58.71% 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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ArcBest OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ArcBest'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 Trucking subindustry, ArcBest'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.
ArcBest OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ArcBest's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ArcBest'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.
ArcBest (ARCB) has a OCF Yield % of 9.32 as of Aug. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ArcBest and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 15.81. Over the past decade, ArcBest's OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.75 to 44.97. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #593 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is ArcBest's OCF Yield % too high?
ArcBest's current OCF Yield % of 9.32 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.75 to a high of 44.97. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 11.81. ArcBest's value of 9.32 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #593 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ArcBest has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcBest's OCF Yield % compare to RXO and WERN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #593 out of 1010 companies for OCF Yield %. This places ArcBest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.81. ArcBest's value of 9.32 is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, ArcBest's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.75 to 44.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.81 vs. the industry median of 11.81, ArcBest has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median OCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 11.81, based on 1,010 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. ArcBest's current OCF Yield % of 9.32 is 21.1% below 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 ArcBest and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcBest's current OCF Yield % is 9.32, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 15.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcBest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest (ARCB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $109.99, compared to a current price of $135.41 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.32, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.81 and 21.1% below the Transportation industry median of 11.81. ArcBest's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 ArcBest (ARCB), the current OCF Yield % is 9.32 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 ArcBest (ARCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $135.41 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $109.99.
GuruFocus considers ArcBest to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARCB:
OCF Yield %: 9.32 (41% below median its 10-year median of 15.81)
GF Value™: $109.99 vs. price of $135.41 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% below the Transportation median (#593 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ArcBest Corp is an integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs. The company has two reportable operating segments: Asset-Based, which generates maximum revenue, and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment's operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed less-than-truckload services. The Asset-Light segment represents the company's offerings in ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground.
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