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National Bank of KuwaitKKUW:NBK +0.25%46 OCF Yield % is 14.80 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.16. GuruFocus rates KUW:NBK with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,499 Banks companies, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks better than 69.51% 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.
National Bank of KuwaitK OCF Yield % Related Terms
National Bank of KuwaitK 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of KuwaitK'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.
National Bank of KuwaitK OCF Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of KuwaitK's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of KuwaitK'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.
National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) has a OCF Yield % of 14.80 as of Jul. 21, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on National Bank of KuwaitK and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.16. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks #457 out of 1499 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is National Bank of KuwaitK's OCF Yield % too high?
National Bank of KuwaitK's current OCF Yield % of 14.80 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.16. The Banks industry median OCF Yield % is 9.18. National Bank of KuwaitK's value of 14.80 is 61.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks #457 out of 1499 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank of KuwaitK has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of KuwaitK's OCF Yield % compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks #457 out of 1499 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts National Bank of KuwaitK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.18. National Bank of KuwaitK's value of 14.80 is 61.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.16 vs. the industry median of 9.18, National Bank of KuwaitK 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 Banks company?
The median OCF Yield % among Banks companies is 9.18, based on 1,499 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. National Bank of KuwaitK's current OCF Yield % of 14.80 is 61.2% 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 National Bank of KuwaitK and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of KuwaitK's current OCF Yield % is 14.80, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of KuwaitK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.93, compared to a current price of KWD0.81 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.80, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.16 and 61.2% above the Banks industry median of 9.18. National Bank of KuwaitK's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK), the current OCF Yield % is 14.80 as of Jul. 21, 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 National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of KuwaitK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.81 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.93.
GuruFocus considers National Bank of KuwaitK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NBK:
OCF Yield %: 14.80 (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.16)
GF Value™: KWD0.93 vs. price of KWD0.81 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% above the Banks median (#457 of 1499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Bank of Kuwait SAK is a financial institution. The company's operating segment includes Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, NBK Wealth, Islamic Banking, Group Centre, and International Banking. The company generates maximum revenue from the International Banking segment. The International Banking segment provides diversified products and services including lending, deposits, trade finance, etc. to corporate and individual customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait and also has a presence in the Middle East and North Africa; Europe and UK, and Other Countries.
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