CBOE (Cboe Global Markets) OCF Yield %: 6.35 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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CBOE Cboe Global Markets Inc CBOE
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Price $296.14
GF Value $238.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cboe Global Markets OCF Yield %?

Cboe Global Markets CBOE +1.04% 93 OCF Yield % is 6.35 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 4.81. GuruFocus rates CBOE with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $238.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 808 Capital Markets companies, Cboe Global Markets ranks better than 67.82% 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.

As of today, Cboe Global Markets's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $1,963 Mil, and Market Cap is $30,926 Mil. Therefore, Cboe Global Markets's OCF Yield % for today is 6.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cboe Global Markets's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

CBOE' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.17   Med: 4.81   Max: 17.62
Current: 6.35


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Cboe Global Markets was 17.62%. The lowest was -0.17%. And the median was 4.81%.

CBOE's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
67.82% of 808 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs CBOE: 6.35

Cboe Global Markets's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Cboe Global Markets 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.


Cboe Global Markets OCF Yield % Related Terms


Cboe Global Markets OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cboe Global Markets'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.

Cboe Global Markets OCF Yield % Chart

Cboe Global Markets Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.29 4.90 5.71 5.38 6.67

Cboe Global Markets Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.47 2.40 5.36 26.65 -7.93

CBOE vs MSCI, COIN, TRU: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Cboe Global Markets'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.


Cboe Global Markets OCF Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Cboe Global Markets's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cboe Global Markets's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Cboe Global Markets OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Cboe Global Markets's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=1752.6 / 26266.648
=6.67%

Cboe Global Markets's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-503.2 * 4 / 25372.36185
=-7.93%

* 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.

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What does a OCF Yield % of 6.35 mean?
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has a OCF Yield % of 6.35 as of Aug. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cboe Global Markets and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Cboe Global Markets ranks #260 out of 808 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Cboe Global Markets' OCF Yield % too high?
Cboe Global Markets' current OCF Yield % of 6.35 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.81. The Capital Markets industry median OCF Yield % is 0.45. Cboe Global Markets' value of 6.35 is 1311.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cboe Global Markets ranks #260 out of 808 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cboe Global Markets has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cboe Global Markets' OCF Yield % compare to MSCI and COIN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Cboe Global Markets ranks #260 out of 808 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Cboe Global Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 0.45. Cboe Global Markets' value of 6.35 is 1311.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.81 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Cboe Global Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
The median OCF Yield % among Capital Markets companies is 0.45, based on 808 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. Cboe Global Markets's current OCF Yield % of 6.35 is 1311.1% 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 Cboe Global Markets and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median OCF Yield % is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cboe Global Markets's current OCF Yield % is 6.35, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 4.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cboe Global Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $238.01, compared to a current price of $296.14 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 6.35, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.81 and 1311.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.45. Cboe Global Markets' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), the current OCF Yield % is 6.35 as of Aug. 15, 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 Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cboe Global Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $296.14 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $238.01. GuruFocus considers Cboe Global Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CBOE:

  • OCF Yield %: 6.35 (32% above median its 10-year median of 4.81)
  • GF Value™: $238.01 vs. price of $296.14 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1311.1% above the Capital Markets median (#260 of 808)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CBOE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cboe Global Markets Business Description

Address 433 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
Founded in 1973, Cboe controls the largest option exchange in the US, which provides around 60% of the firm's revenue. The company is best known for its proprietary S&P 500 and VIX index options, which it offers through an exclusive contract with S&P Global. The firm moved into US and European equities through the $3.4 billion acquisition of BATS in 2017. Cboe has continued to look to expand internationally, using acquisitions to build a presence in both Canada and Australia.
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