HQL (abrdn Life Sciences Investors) OCF Yield %: 5.92 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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HQL abrdn Life Sciences Investors HQL
51 GF Score
Price $22.11
GF Value $62.01
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is abrdn Life Sciences Investors OCF Yield %?

abrdn Life Sciences Investors HQL -2.47% 51 OCF Yield % is 5.92 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 6.04. GuruFocus rates HQL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,508 Asset Management companies, abrdn Life Sciences Investors ranks better than 62% 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, abrdn Life Sciences Investors's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $39.8 Mil, and Market Cap is $672.3 Mil. Therefore, abrdn Life Sciences Investors's OCF Yield % for today is 5.92%.

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

HQL' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.56   Med: 6.04   Max: 6.55
Current: 5.92


During the past 9 years, the highest OCF Yield % of abrdn Life Sciences Investors was 6.55%. The lowest was 4.56%. And the median was 6.04%.

HQL's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
62% of 1508 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.5 vs HQL: 5.92

abrdn Life Sciences Investors's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


abrdn Life Sciences Investors 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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abrdn Life Sciences Investors OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for abrdn Life Sciences Investors'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.

abrdn Life Sciences Investors OCF Yield % Chart

abrdn Life Sciences Investors Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.91

abrdn Life Sciences Investors Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 4.59 10.15 6.68

HQL vs IIM, NOAH, FAX: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, abrdn Life Sciences Investors'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.


abrdn Life Sciences Investors OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, abrdn Life Sciences Investors's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where abrdn Life Sciences Investors's OCF Yield % falls into.


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abrdn Life Sciences Investors 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.

abrdn Life Sciences Investors's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=31.709 / 459.08049
=6.91%

abrdn Life Sciences Investors's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=16.52 * 2 / 494.73816
=6.68%

* 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.

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What does a OCF Yield % of 5.92 mean?
abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL) has a OCF Yield % of 5.92 as of Aug. 20, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on abrdn Life Sciences Investors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.04. Over the past decade, abrdn Life Sciences Investors' OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.56 to 6.55. According to the industry distribution chart, abrdn Life Sciences Investors ranks #573 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is abrdn Life Sciences Investors' OCF Yield % too high?
abrdn Life Sciences Investors' current OCF Yield % of 5.92 is near median its 10-year median of 6.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 6.55. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.50. abrdn Life Sciences Investors' value of 5.92 is 136.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, abrdn Life Sciences Investors ranks #573 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, abrdn Life Sciences Investors has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does abrdn Life Sciences Investors' OCF Yield % compare to IIM and NOAH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, abrdn Life Sciences Investors ranks #573 out of 1508 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts abrdn Life Sciences Investors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.50. abrdn Life Sciences Investors' value of 5.92 is 136.8% above this benchmark. Historically, abrdn Life Sciences Investors' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.56 to 6.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.04 vs. the industry median of 2.50, abrdn Life Sciences Investors 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 Asset Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.50, based on 1,508 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. abrdn Life Sciences Investors's current OCF Yield % of 5.92 is 136.8% 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 abrdn Life Sciences Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. abrdn Life Sciences Investors's current OCF Yield % is 5.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is abrdn Life Sciences Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.01, compared to a current price of $22.11 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.04 and 136.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.50. abrdn Life Sciences Investors' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the current OCF Yield % is 5.92 as of Aug. 20, 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 abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Life Sciences Investors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.11 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.01. GuruFocus considers abrdn Life Sciences Investors to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HQL:

  • OCF Yield %: 5.92 (near median its 10-year median of 6.04)
  • GF Value™: $62.01 vs. price of $22.11 (64.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 136.8% above the Asset Management median (#573 of 1508)

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


abrdn Life Sciences Investors Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
abrdn Life Sciences Investors operates as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in securities of life sciences companies. It invests in securities of public and private companies that are believed by the Fund's Investment Adviser to have the potential for above-average growth.
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