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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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Aspen Aerogels OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspen Aerogels'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, Aspen Aerogels'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.
Aspen Aerogels OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aspen Aerogels's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Aerogels'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.
Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) has a OCF Yield % of 19.20 as of Aug. 09, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Aspen Aerogels and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Aerogels ranks #181 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Aspen Aerogels' OCF Yield % too high?
Aspen Aerogels' current OCF Yield % is 19.20. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.84. Aspen Aerogels' value of 19.20 is 296.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Aerogels ranks #181 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aspen Aerogels has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Aerogels' OCF Yield % compare to AIRJ and PPIH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aspen Aerogels ranks #181 out of 1602 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Aspen Aerogels in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.84. Aspen Aerogels' value of 19.20 is 296.7% above this benchmark. 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 4.84, based on 1,602 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. Aspen Aerogels's current OCF Yield % of 19.20 is 296.7% 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 Aspen Aerogels and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Aerogels's current OCF Yield % is 19.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Aerogels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.80, compared to a current price of $6.25 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 19.20 and 296.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.84. Aspen Aerogels' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Aspen Aerogels (ASPN), the current OCF Yield % is 19.20 as of Aug. 09, 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 Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Aerogels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.25 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.80.
GuruFocus considers Aspen Aerogels to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASPN:
OCF Yield %: 19.20
GF Value™: $4.80 vs. price of $6.25 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 296.7% above the Chemicals median (#181 of 1602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aspen Aerogels Inc is an aerogel technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance aerogel insulation used in the energy industrial and sustainable insulation markets. The company also conducts research and development related to aerogel technology, supported by funding from several agencies of the United States of America government and other institutions in the form of research and development contracts. It is engaged in two operating segment Energy Industrial and Thermal Barrier. Geographically, it operates in the U.S. and also has a presence in other International countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Thermal Barrier segment and the United States market. Some of its products include Pyrogel XTE, Cryogel Z, Spaceloft Subsea, and others.
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