WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) OCF Yield %: 27.53 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:WU5 WideOpenWest Inc FRA:WU5
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Price €4.42
GF Value €3.77
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What is WideOpenWest OCF Yield %?

WideOpenWest FRA:WU5 63 OCF Yield % is 27.53 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 30.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:WU5 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77. The stock has 10 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, WideOpenWest's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €109.5 Mil, and Market Cap is €378.8 Mil. Therefore, WideOpenWest's OCF Yield % for today is 27.53%.

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

FRA:WU5' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.91   Med: 30.77   Max: 101.86
Current: 27.53


During the past 11 years, the highest OCF Yield % of WideOpenWest was 101.86%. The lowest was -9.91%. And the median was 30.77%.

FRA:WU5's OCF Yield % is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.7 vs FRA:WU5: 27.53

WideOpenWest's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was %.


WideOpenWest 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.


WideOpenWest OCF Yield % Related Terms


WideOpenWest OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WideOpenWest'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.

WideOpenWest OCF Yield % Chart

WideOpenWest Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
OCF Yield %
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WideOpenWest Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 42.16 31.63 15.76 42.95 35.40

FRA:WU5 vs ATEX, ATNI, GLTK: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, WideOpenWest'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.


WideOpenWest OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, WideOpenWest's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WideOpenWest 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.

WideOpenWest's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=156.334 / 373.164
=41.89%

WideOpenWest's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=33.228 * 4 / 375.48426
=35.40%

* 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 27.53 mean?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a OCF Yield % of 27.53 as of Jul. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WideOpenWest and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 30.77.
Is WideOpenWest's OCF Yield % too high?
WideOpenWest's current OCF Yield % of 27.53 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 30.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.70. WideOpenWest's value of 27.53 is 116.8% above this industry median. Overall, WideOpenWest has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WideOpenWest's OCF Yield % compare to ATEX and ATNI?
WideOpenWest's OCF Yield % of 27.53 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.70. WideOpenWest's value of 27.53 is 116.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.77 vs. the industry median of 12.70, WideOpenWest 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.70, based on 367 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. WideOpenWest's current OCF Yield % of 27.53 is 116.8% 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 WideOpenWest and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WideOpenWest's current OCF Yield % is 27.53, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 30.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WideOpenWest stock overvalued right now?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a current OCF Yield % of 27.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €4.42 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 27.53, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 30.77 and 116.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.70. WideOpenWest's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5), the current OCF Yield % is 27.53 as of Jul. 28, 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WideOpenWest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.42 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WU5:

  • OCF Yield %: 27.53 (11% below median its 10-year median of 30.77)
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €4.42 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.8% above the Telecommunication Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WU5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WideOpenWest Business Description

Address 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 1000, Englewood, CO, USA, 80111
WideOpenWest Inc is a cable operator and broadband service, provider. The company serves residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Tennessee, Maryland, and South Carolina. Its service portfolio consists of high-speed internet, data, voice, cloud, and cable television services. The company operates in one business segment that is Broadband Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the subscription service revenue received.
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