The AESFRA:AES +1.02%76 OCF Yield % is 47.56 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 23.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:AES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, The AES ranks better than 92.75% 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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The AES OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The AES'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, The AES'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.
The AES OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The AES's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The AES'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.
The AES (FRA:AES) has a OCF Yield % of 47.56 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The AES and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 23.83. Over the past decade, The AES's OCF Yield % has ranged from 10.62 to 48.60. According to the industry distribution chart, The AES ranks #37 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is The AES's OCF Yield % too high?
The AES's current OCF Yield % of 47.56 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 23.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.62 to a high of 48.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 12.09. The AES's value of 47.56 is 293.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The AES ranks #37 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The AES has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The AES's OCF Yield % compare to AVA and UTL?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The AES ranks #37 out of 510 companies for OCF Yield %. This places The AES in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.09. The AES's value of 47.56 is 293.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The AES's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 10.62 to 48.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.83 vs. the industry median of 12.09, The AES 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.09, based on 510 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. The AES's current OCF Yield % of 47.56 is 293.5% 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 The AES and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The AES's current OCF Yield % is 47.56, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 23.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The AES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The AES (FRA:AES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.15, compared to a current price of €12.88 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 47.56, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 23.83 and 293.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.09. The AES's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 The AES (FRA:AES), the current OCF Yield % is 47.56 as of Jun. 30, 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 The AES (FRA:AES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The AES stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.88 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.15.
GuruFocus considers The AES to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AES:
OCF Yield %: 47.56 (100% above median its 10-year median of 23.83)
GF Value™: €13.15 vs. price of €12.88 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 293.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#37 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy, gas, coal, and oil. AES has majority ownership in and operates numerous electric utilities.
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