Sinclair (FRA:HQ7) OCF Yield %: 16.22 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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FRA:HQ7 Sinclair Inc FRA:HQ7
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What is Sinclair OCF Yield %?

Sinclair FRA:HQ7 +0.83% 62 OCF Yield % is 16.22 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 21.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:HQ7 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.13. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Media - Diversified companies, Sinclair ranks better than 78.09% 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, Sinclair's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €148 Mil, and Market Cap is €911 Mil. Therefore, Sinclair's OCF Yield % for today is 16.22%.

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

FRA:HQ7' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.26   Med: 21.25   Max: 111.87
Current: 16.22


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Sinclair was 111.87%. The lowest was -25.26%. And the median was 21.25%.

FRA:HQ7's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
78.09% of 1018 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.595 vs FRA:HQ7: 16.22

Sinclair's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Sinclair 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.


Sinclair OCF Yield % Related Terms


Sinclair OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinclair'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.

Sinclair OCF Yield % Chart

Sinclair Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Sinclair 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 53.27 -13.98 37.50 17.97 25.99

FRA:HQ7 vs NMAX, IHRT, GTN.A: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sinclair'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.


Sinclair OCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sinclair's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinclair's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Sinclair 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=161.406 / 892.608
=18.08%

Sinclair'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
=57.288 * 4 / 881.6086
=25.99%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 16.22 mean?
Sinclair (FRA:HQ7) has a OCF Yield % of 16.22 as of Aug. 20, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sinclair and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 21.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #223 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Sinclair's OCF Yield % too high?
Sinclair's current OCF Yield % of 16.22 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 21.25. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Yield % is 4.60. Sinclair's value of 16.22 is 253% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #223 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sinclair has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinclair's OCF Yield % compare to NMAX and IHRT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sinclair ranks #223 out of 1018 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sinclair in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.60. Sinclair's value of 16.22 is 253% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.25 vs. the industry median of 4.60, Sinclair 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 4.60, based on 1,018 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. Sinclair's current OCF Yield % of 16.22 is 253% 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 Sinclair and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinclair's current OCF Yield % is 16.22, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 21.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinclair stock overvalued right now?
Sinclair (FRA:HQ7) has a current OCF Yield % of 16.22. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.13, compared to a current price of €12.20 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 16.22, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 21.25 and 253% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.60. Sinclair's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Sinclair (FRA:HQ7), the current OCF Yield % is 16.22 as of Aug. 20, 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 Sinclair (FRA:HQ7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinclair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.20 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.13.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HQ7:

  • OCF Yield %: 16.22 (24% below median its 10-year median of 21.25)
  • GF Value™: €11.13 vs. price of €12.20 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 253% above the Media - Diversified median (#223 of 1018)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HQ7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sinclair Business Description

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Address 10706 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley, MD, USA, 21030
Sinclair Inc. is the owner-operator of the second largest portfolio of television stations in the United States, with 185 full power stations in 86 markets, covering 40% of US households. Of the firm's roughly 600 channels, 150 are affiliated with the four national broadcasters—Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC—with over 80 other channels aligned with The CW (Nexstar) and MyNetworkTV (Fox). Sinclair owns the Tennis Channel and stakes in Marquee Sports Network and YES Network, providing their premium sports content to pay-TV distributors.
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