HCA HealthcareHCA +0.17%91 OCF Yield % is 14.94 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 13.73. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $451.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 80.97% 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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HCA Healthcare OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare'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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare OCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a OCF Yield % of 14.94 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.73. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.57 to 44.58. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #130 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is HCA Healthcare's OCF Yield % too high?
HCA Healthcare's current OCF Yield % of 14.94 is near median its 10-year median of 13.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 44.58. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median OCF Yield % is 5.51. HCA Healthcare's value of 14.94 is 171.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #130 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's OCF Yield % compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #130 out of 683 companies for OCF Yield %. This places HCA Healthcare in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.51. HCA Healthcare's value of 14.94 is 171.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.57 to 44.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.73 vs. the industry median of 5.51, HCA Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.51, based on 683 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. HCA Healthcare's current OCF Yield % of 14.94 is 171.1% 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current OCF Yield % is 14.94, which is near 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 HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $451.66, compared to a current price of $392.33 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.73 and 171.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.51. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current OCF Yield % is 14.94 as of Jun. 29, 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $392.33 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $451.66.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
OCF Yield %: 14.94 (near median its 10-year median of 13.73)
GF Value™: $451.66 vs. price of $392.33 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#130 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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