H2O AmericaHTO +2.83%73 OCF Yield % is 9.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 56.89% 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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H2O America OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America'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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America'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.
H2O America (HTO) has a OCF Yield % of 9.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 7.92. Over the past decade, H2O America's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.88 to 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #289 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is H2O America's OCF Yield % too high?
H2O America's current OCF Yield % of 9.91 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 13.97. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.79. H2O America's value of 9.91 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #289 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's OCF Yield % compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #289 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.79. H2O America's value of 9.91 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.88 to 13.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 11.79, H2O America has consistently been below 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.79, based on 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. H2O America's current OCF Yield % of 9.91 is 15.9% below 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current OCF Yield % is 9.91, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $59.16 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.91, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 15.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.79. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current OCF Yield % is 9.91 as of Jun. 25, 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.16 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
OCF Yield %: 9.91 (25% above median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $59.16 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#289 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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