CMS EnergyFRA:CSG -0.56%75 OCF Yield % is 7.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 10.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €64.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, CMS Energy ranks worse than 68.31% 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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CMS Energy OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CMS Energy'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 - Regulated Electric subindustry, CMS Energy'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.
CMS Energy OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CMS Energy's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CMS Energy'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.
CMS Energy (FRA:CSG) has a OCF Yield % of 7.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CMS Energy and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 10.30. Over the past decade, CMS Energy's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.58 to 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, CMS Energy ranks #347 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is CMS Energy's OCF Yield % too high?
CMS Energy's current OCF Yield % of 7.97 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 10.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.58 to a high of 15.19. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. CMS Energy's value of 7.97 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMS Energy ranks #347 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CMS Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMS Energy's OCF Yield % compare to ES and EVRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CMS Energy ranks #347 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This places CMS Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.87. CMS Energy's value of 7.97 is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CMS Energy's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.58 to 15.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.30 vs. the industry median of 11.87, CMS Energy has consistently been below 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 11.87, based on 508 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. CMS Energy's current OCF Yield % of 7.97 is 32.8% below 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 CMS Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CMS Energy's current OCF Yield % is 7.97, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 10.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMS Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Energy (FRA:CSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €64.93, compared to a current price of €67.28 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 7.97, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 10.30 and 32.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.87. CMS Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 11 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 CMS Energy (FRA:CSG), the current OCF Yield % is 7.97 as of Jun. 27, 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 CMS Energy (FRA:CSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.28 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €64.93.
GuruFocus considers CMS Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CSG:
OCF Yield %: 7.97 (23% below median its 10-year median of 10.30)
GF Value™: €64.93 vs. price of €67.28 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#347 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CMS Energy is an energy holding company with three principal businesses. Its regulated utility, Consumers Energy, provides regulated natural gas service to 1.8 million customers and electric service to 1.9 million customers in Michigan. NorthStar Clean Energy, formerly CMS Enterprises, is engaged in wholesale power generation, including contracted renewable energy. CMS sold EnerBank in October 2021.
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