Union Bank of Colombo (COL:UBC.N0000) OCF Yield %: -43.83 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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COL:UBC.N0000 Union Bank of Colombo PLC COL:UBC.N0000
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What is Union Bank of Colombo OCF Yield %?

Union Bank of Colombo COL:UBC.N0000 61 OCF Yield % is -43.83 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates COL:UBC.N0000 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of රු11.01. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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, Union Bank of Colombo's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is රු-6,839 Mil, and Market Cap is රු15,603 Mil. Therefore, Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % for today is -43.83%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

COL:UBC.N0000' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.08   Med: 21.5   Max: 198.6
Current: -43.83


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Union Bank of Colombo was 198.60%. The lowest was -147.08%. And the median was 21.50%.

COL:UBC.N0000's OCF Yield % is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 9.27 vs COL:UBC.N0000: -43.83

Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Union Bank of Colombo 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.


Union Bank of Colombo OCF Yield % Related Terms


Union Bank of Colombo OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Bank of Colombo'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.

Union Bank of Colombo OCF Yield % Chart

Union Bank of Colombo 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 -30.12 204.09 166.74 -111.81 -96.58

Union Bank of Colombo 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 -323.35 -34.05 -121.75 -229.21 216.76

Union Bank of Colombo OCF Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Union Bank of Colombo'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.


Union Bank of Colombo OCF Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Union Bank of Colombo 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.

Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-15592.956 / 16145.0142
=-96.58%

Union Bank of Colombo'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
=8455.545 * 4 / 15603.2352
=216.76%

* 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 -43.83 mean?
Union Bank of Colombo (COL:UBC.N0000) has a OCF Yield % of -43.83 as of Sep. 08, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Union Bank of Colombo and its competitors.
Is Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % too high?
Union Bank of Colombo's current OCF Yield % is -43.83. Overall, Union Bank of Colombo has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
Union Bank of Colombo's OCF Yield % of -43.83 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.27. 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 9.27, based on 1,489 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. 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 Union Bank of Colombo and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Bank of Colombo's current OCF Yield % is -43.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Bank of Colombo stock overvalued right now?
Union Bank of Colombo (COL:UBC.N0000) has a current OCF Yield % of -43.83. The stock's GF Value™ is රු11.01, compared to a current price of රු14.40 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -43.83. Union Bank of Colombo's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Union Bank of Colombo (COL:UBC.N0000), the current OCF Yield % is -43.83 as of Sep. 08, 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 Union Bank of Colombo (COL:UBC.N0000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank of Colombo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of රු14.40 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of රු11.01.

Key valuation signals for COL:UBC.N0000:

  • OCF Yield %: -43.83
  • GF Value™: රු11.01 vs. price of රු14.40 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the COL:UBC.N0000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Union Bank of Colombo Business Description

Address No. 64, Galle Road, Colombo, LKA, 03
Union Bank of Colombo PLC is a provider of banking services. The company's services include commercial banking and the provision of related financial services including, accepting deposits, personal banking, retail banking, trade financing, off-shore banking, resident and non-resident foreign currency operations, corporate and retail credit, pawning, project financing, lease financing, rural credit, internet banking, money remittance facilities, dealing in Government Securities and treasury related products and margin trading, among others. It operates under four business segments, namely Corporate Banking, SME, Retail, and Treasury. It generates maximum revenue from Retail Segment. The Bank also operates in Asia, Europe, America, Australia, Middle East, majority of revenue from Asia.
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