DSM (BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,) OCF Yield %: 6.64 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — Near Median


DSM BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. DSM
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What is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, OCF Yield %?

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, DSM -0.16% 36 OCF Yield % is 6.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.87. GuruFocus rates DSM with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Asset Management companies, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks better than 65.28% 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, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $20.13 Mil, and Market Cap is $303.00 Mil. Therefore, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % for today is 6.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

DSM' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.71   Med: 6.87   Max: 18.47
Current: 6.64


During the past 9 years, the highest OCF Yield % of BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, was 18.47%. The lowest was -0.71%. And the median was 6.87%.

DSM's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
65.28% of 1512 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.68 vs DSM: 6.64

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was %.


BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, 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.


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BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'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.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, OCF Yield % Chart

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 7.56 13.27 5.87 -0.62 6.91

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 -4.05 8.05 -8.69 3.61 10.42

DSM vs TEI, NCZ, ARDC: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'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.


BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % falls into.


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BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, 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.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=20.127 / 291.13681
=6.91%

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=15.175 * 2 / 291.13681
=10.42%

* 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 6.64 mean?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a OCF Yield % of 6.64 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #525 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % too high?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current OCF Yield % of 6.64 is near median its 10-year median of 6.87. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.68. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s value of 6.64 is 147.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #525 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s OCF Yield % compare to TEI and NCZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #525 out of 1512 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.68. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s value of 6.64 is 147.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.87 vs. the industry median of 2.68, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, 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 2.68, based on 1,512 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. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current OCF Yield % of 6.64 is 147.8% 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 BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current OCF Yield % is 6.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, stock overvalued right now?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a current OCF Yield % of 6.64. The current OCF Yield % is 6.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.87 and 147.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.68. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM), the current OCF Yield % is 6.64 as of Jun. 26, 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.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Business Description

Address C/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., 240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10286
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital.
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