Heineken NVHINKF +1.13%79 OCF Yield % is 12.25 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 8.28. GuruFocus rates HINKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Heineken NV ranks better than 70.28% 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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Heineken NV OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heineken NV's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV OCF Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heineken NV's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV (HINKF) has a OCF Yield % of 12.25 as of Jul. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Heineken NV and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 8.28. Over the past decade, Heineken NV's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.28 to 15.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #63 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Heineken NV's OCF Yield % too high?
Heineken NV's current OCF Yield % of 12.25 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 8.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.28 to a high of 15.11. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median OCF Yield % is 5.75. Heineken NV's value of 12.25 is 113.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #63 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heineken NV has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heineken NV's OCF Yield % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #63 out of 212 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Heineken NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.75. Heineken NV's value of 12.25 is 113.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Heineken NV's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.28 to 15.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.28 vs. the industry median of 5.75, Heineken NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.75, based on 212 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. Heineken NV's current OCF Yield % of 12.25 is 113.2% 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 Heineken NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heineken NV's current OCF Yield % is 12.25, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 8.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heineken NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV (HINKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.01, compared to a current price of $87.09 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 12.25, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 8.28 and 113.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.75. Heineken NV's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Heineken NV (HINKF), the current OCF Yield % is 12.25 as of Jul. 02, 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 Heineken NV (HINKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.09 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.01.
GuruFocus considers Heineken NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HINKF:
OCF Yield %: 12.25 (48% above median its 10-year median of 8.28)
GF Value™: $89.01 vs. price of $87.09 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#63 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HINKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. It has the leading position in many European markets, including the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, and Italy. Its flagship brand, Heineken, is the world's leading international premium lager by volume and has spawned several brand extensions including Heineken 0.0 and Heineken Silver. Heineken is the world's biggest cider producer. Its portfolio also includes brands in the nonalcoholic, Belgian, and craft beer categories.
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