Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) OCF Yield %: 32.20 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — Near Median


HAM:CTY Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd HAM:CTY
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What is Cathay Pacific Airways OCF Yield %?

Cathay Pacific Airways HAM:CTY +3.23% 80 OCF Yield % is 32.20 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 30.18. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.39. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks better than 85.16% 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, Cathay Pacific Airways's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €2,794 Mil, and Market Cap is €8,724 Mil. Therefore, Cathay Pacific Airways's OCF Yield % for today is 32.20%.

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

HAM:CTY' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.35   Med: 30.18   Max: 67.96
Current: 32.2


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Cathay Pacific Airways was 67.96%. The lowest was -46.35%. And the median was 30.18%.

HAM:CTY's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
85.16% of 1004 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.21 vs HAM:CTY: 32.20

Cathay Pacific Airways's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Cathay Pacific Airways 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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Cathay Pacific Airways OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Pacific Airways'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.

Cathay Pacific Airways OCF Yield % Chart

Cathay Pacific Airways Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.47

Cathay Pacific Airways Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.16

HAM:CTY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.


Cathay Pacific Airways OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Cathay Pacific Airways 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=2785.751 / 9143.08552
=30.47%

Cathay Pacific Airways's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=1561.628 * 2 / 9143.08552
=34.16%

* 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 32.20 mean?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a OCF Yield % of 32.20 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #149 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' OCF Yield % too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current OCF Yield % of 32.20 is near median its 10-year median of 30.18. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 12.21. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 32.20 is 163.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #149 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' OCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #149 out of 1004 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Cathay Pacific Airways in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.21. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 32.20 is 163.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.18 vs. the industry median of 12.21, Cathay Pacific Airways 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 Transportation company?
The median OCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 12.21, based on 1,004 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current OCF Yield % of 32.20 is 163.7% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current OCF Yield % is 32.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a current OCF Yield % of 32.20. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.39, compared to a current price of €1.38 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 32.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.18 and 163.7% above the Transportation industry median of 12.21. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY), the current OCF Yield % is 32.20 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.38 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.39.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CTY:

  • OCF Yield %: 32.20 (near median its 10-year median of 30.18)
  • GF Value™: €1.39 vs. price of €1.38 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.7% above the Transportation median (#149 of 1004)

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


Cathay Pacific Airways Business Description

Address 88 Queensway, 33rd Floor, One Pacific Place, Hong Kong, HKG
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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