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Ironwood PharmaceuticalsIRWD -3.89%65 OCF Yield % is 26.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 10.63. GuruFocus rates IRWD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Drug Manufacturers companies, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 95.22% 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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Related Terms
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) has a OCF Yield % of 26.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 10.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #48 out of 1004 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' OCF Yield % too high?
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' current OCF Yield % of 26.74 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 10.63. The Drug Manufacturers industry median OCF Yield % is 3.32. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' value of 26.74 is 705.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #48 out of 1004 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' OCF Yield % compare to TLRY and AQST?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #48 out of 1004 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Ironwood Pharmaceuticals in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.32. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' value of 26.74 is 705.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.63 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median OCF Yield % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.32, based on 1,004 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. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's current OCF Yield % of 26.74 is 705.4% 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's current OCF Yield % is 26.74, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 10.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.55, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 26.74, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 10.63 and 705.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.32. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), the current OCF Yield % is 26.74 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.55.
GuruFocus considers Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IRWD:
OCF Yield %: 26.74 (152% above median its 10-year median of 10.63)
GF Value™: $4.55 vs. price of $4.20 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 705.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#48 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRWD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal, or GI, and rare diseases. It is focused on the development and commercialization of inventive product opportunities in areas of unmet need, leveraging its demonstrated expertise and capabilities in GI and rare diseases. LINZESS is its commercial product. LINZESS is also available for the treatment of adults with IBS-C or CIC in Mexico, adults with IBS-C or chronic constipation in Japan, and adults with IBS-C in China. Linaclotide is available under the trademarked name CONSTELLA for the treatment of adults with IBS-C or CIC and pediatric patients ages 6-17 years old with FC in Canada, and to adults with IBS-C in certain European countries.
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