First BuseyBUSE -1.72%62 OCF Yield % is 9.40 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 11.85. GuruFocus rates BUSE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,502 Banks companies, First Busey ranks better than 50.6% 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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First Busey OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Busey'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, First Busey'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.
First Busey OCF Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Busey's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Busey'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.
First Busey (BUSE) has a OCF Yield % of 9.40 as of Jul. 04, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on First Busey and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 11.85. According to the industry distribution chart, First Busey ranks #742 out of 1502 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is First Busey's OCF Yield % too high?
First Busey's current OCF Yield % of 9.40 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 11.85. The Banks industry median OCF Yield % is 9.24. First Busey's value of 9.40 is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Busey ranks #742 out of 1502 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Busey has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Busey's OCF Yield % compare to NBTB and EFSC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Busey ranks #742 out of 1502 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts First Busey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.24. First Busey's value of 9.40 is 1.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.85 vs. the industry median of 9.24, First Busey 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 Banks company?
The median OCF Yield % among Banks companies is 9.24, based on 1,502 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. First Busey's current OCF Yield % of 9.40 is 1.7% 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 First Busey and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Busey's current OCF Yield % is 9.40, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 11.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Busey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey (BUSE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.12, compared to a current price of $29.66 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.40, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 11.85 and 1.7% above the Banks industry median of 9.24. First Busey's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 First Busey (BUSE), the current OCF Yield % is 9.40 as of Jul. 04, 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 First Busey (BUSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.66 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.12.
GuruFocus considers First Busey to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUSE:
OCF Yield %: 9.40 (21% below median its 10-year median of 11.85)
GF Value™: $26.12 vs. price of $29.66 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% above the Banks median (#742 of 1502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Busey Corporation is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries provide retail and commercial banking services, remittance processing, and offer financial products and services with banking centers in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and Indiana. The company's operations are managed through three operating segments consisting of Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. The banking segment generates a vast majority of its revenue.
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