Bausch & LombBLCO +2.58%77 OCF Yield % is 5.71 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Bausch & Lomb ranks better than 69.25% 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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Bausch & Lomb OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Bausch & Lomb'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.
Bausch & Lomb OCF Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch & Lomb's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bausch & Lomb'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.
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a OCF Yield % of 5.71 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #262 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Bausch & Lomb's OCF Yield % too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current OCF Yield % of 5.71 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median OCF Yield % is 1.79. Bausch & Lomb's value of 5.71 is 219.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #262 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's OCF Yield % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #262 out of 852 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Bausch & Lomb in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.79. Bausch & Lomb's value of 5.71 is 219.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Bausch & Lomb 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median OCF Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.79, based on 852 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. Bausch & Lomb's current OCF Yield % of 5.71 is 219.9% 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bausch & Lomb's current OCF Yield % is 5.71, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.37, compared to a current price of $16.32 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.71, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 219.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.79. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current OCF Yield % is 5.71 as of Jun. 28, 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.32 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.37.
GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BLCO:
OCF Yield %: 5.71 (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: $18.37 vs. price of $16.32 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 219.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#262 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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