Helmerich & PayneHAM:HPC -4.01%67 OCF Yield % is 17.51 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 13.73. GuruFocus rates HAM:HPC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Oil & Gas companies, Helmerich & Payne ranks better than 67.32% 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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Helmerich & Payne OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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HAM:HPC vs PTEN, SDRL, VAL: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Helmerich & Payne'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.
Helmerich & Payne OCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Helmerich & Payne's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helmerich & Payne'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.
Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) has a OCF Yield % of 17.51 as of Jul. 03, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 13.73. Over the past decade, Helmerich & Payne's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.77 to 52.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #332 out of 1016 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Helmerich & Payne's OCF Yield % too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current OCF Yield % of 17.51 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 13.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 52.98. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Yield % is 9.75. Helmerich & Payne's value of 17.51 is 79.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #332 out of 1016 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's OCF Yield % compare to PTEN and SDRL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Helmerich & Payne ranks #332 out of 1016 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Helmerich & Payne in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.75. Helmerich & Payne's value of 17.51 is 79.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Helmerich & Payne's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.77 to 52.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.73 vs. the industry median of 9.75, Helmerich & Payne 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 9.75, based on 1,016 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. Helmerich & Payne's current OCF Yield % of 17.51 is 79.7% 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 Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helmerich & Payne's current OCF Yield % is 17.51, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 13.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.36, compared to a current price of €27.07 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 17.51, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 13.73 and 79.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.75. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC), the current OCF Yield % is 17.51 as of Jul. 03, 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 Helmerich & Payne (HAM:HPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.07 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.36.
GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:HPC:
OCF Yield %: 17.51 (28% above median its 10-year median of 13.73)
GF Value™: €41.36 vs. price of €27.07 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#332 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
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