What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust OCF Yield %?
BlackRock Science and Technology TrustBST -1.90%57 OCF Yield % is 8.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates BST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks better than 72.03% 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.
BST'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.99 Med: 5.06 Max: 12.33
Current: 8.68
During the past 9 years, the highest OCF Yield % of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was 12.33%. The lowest was -35.99%. And the median was 5.06%.
BST's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 72.03% of 1516
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.67
vs BST: 8.68
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust OCF Yield % Explanation
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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust OCF Yield % Related Terms
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust OCF Yield % Chart
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Science and Technology Trust'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a OCF Yield % of 8.68 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #424 out of 1516 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's OCF Yield % too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current OCF Yield % of 8.68 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 5.06. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.67. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 8.68 is 225.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #424 out of 1516 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's OCF Yield % compare to ETV and GAB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #424 out of 1516 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.67. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 8.68 is 225.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 2.67, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.67, based on 1,516 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current OCF Yield % of 8.68 is 225.1% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current OCF Yield % is 8.68, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.94, compared to a current price of $47.52 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 8.68, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 225.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.67. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), the current OCF Yield % is 8.68 as of Jun. 25, 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.52 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.94.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BST:
OCF Yield %: 8.68 (72% above median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: $34.94 vs. price of $47.52 (36% above fair value)
Industry Position: 225.1% above the Asset Management median (#424 of 1516)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Business Description
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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