LazardLAZ +3.89%83 OCF Yield % is 12.54 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 13.83. GuruFocus rates LAZ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 811 Capital Markets companies, Lazard ranks better than 79.65% 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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Lazard OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lazard'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Lazard'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.
Lazard OCF Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lazard's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lazard'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.
Lazard (LAZ) has a OCF Yield % of 12.54 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lazard and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.83. Over the past decade, Lazard's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.17 to 30.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Lazard ranks #165 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Lazard's OCF Yield % too high?
Lazard's current OCF Yield % of 12.54 is near median its 10-year median of 13.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 30.90. The Capital Markets industry median OCF Yield % is 0.88. Lazard's value of 12.54 is 1325% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lazard ranks #165 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lazard has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lazard's OCF Yield % compare to PJT and MKTX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lazard ranks #165 out of 811 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Lazard in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 0.88. Lazard's value of 12.54 is 1325% above this benchmark. Historically, Lazard's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.17 to 30.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.83 vs. the industry median of 0.88, Lazard 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 Capital Markets company?
The median OCF Yield % among Capital Markets companies is 0.88, based on 811 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. Lazard's current OCF Yield % of 12.54 is 1325% 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 Lazard and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median OCF Yield % is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lazard's current OCF Yield % is 12.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lazard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard (LAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.49, compared to a current price of $41.94 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 12.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.83 and 1325% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.88. Lazard's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Lazard (LAZ), the current OCF Yield % is 12.54 as of Jun. 30, 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 Lazard (LAZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.94 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.49.
GuruFocus considers Lazard to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LAZ:
OCF Yield %: 12.54 (near median its 10-year median of 13.83)
GF Value™: $46.49 vs. price of $41.94 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1325% above the Capital Markets median (#165 of 811)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LAZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lazard Inc is a financial advisory and asset management firm with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. Geographically, the company earns key revenue in the Americas, EMEA then Asia-Pacific.
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