AvistaAVA +1.98%74 OCF Yield % is 13.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 12.81. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks better than 55.51% 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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Avista OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista'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.
Avista OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista'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.
Avista (AVA) has a OCF Yield % of 13.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.81. Over the past decade, Avista's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.68 to 20.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #226 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Avista's OCF Yield % too high?
Avista's current OCF Yield % of 13.44 is near median its 10-year median of 12.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 20.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. Avista's value of 13.44 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #226 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's OCF Yield % compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #226 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Avista in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. Avista's value of 13.44 is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.68 to 20.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.81 vs. the industry median of 11.87, Avista 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.87, based on 508 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. Avista's current OCF Yield % of 13.44 is 13.3% 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 Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current OCF Yield % is 13.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $41.77 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 13.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.81 and 13.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.87. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 14 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 Avista (AVA), the current OCF Yield % is 13.44 as of Jun. 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.77 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
OCF Yield %: 13.44 (near median its 10-year median of 12.81)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.77 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#226 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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