LNZA (LanzaTech Global) OCF Yield %: -75.77 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc LNZA
58 GF Score
Price $6.31
GF Value $68.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LanzaTech Global OCF Yield %?

LanzaTech Global LNZA -7.41% 58 OCF Yield % is -75.77 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks worse than 97.57% 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, LanzaTech Global's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $-53.02 Mil, and Market Cap is $69.97 Mil. Therefore, LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % for today is -75.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LNZA' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -325.91   Med: -26.64   Max: -5.91
Current: -75.77


During the past 6 years, the highest OCF Yield % of LanzaTech Global was -5.91%. The lowest was -325.91%. And the median was -26.64%.

LNZA's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
97.57% of 247 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 5.91 vs LNZA: -75.77

LanzaTech Global's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


LanzaTech Global 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.


LanzaTech Global OCF Yield % Related Terms


LanzaTech Global OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.

LanzaTech Global OCF Yield % Chart

LanzaTech Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -9.84 -33.35 -203.07

LanzaTech Global Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only -176.17 -138.05 -111.69 -77.18 -22.95

LNZA vs ENGS, YDDL, QRHC: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.


LanzaTech Global OCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % falls into.


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LanzaTech Global 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.

LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-64.854 / 31.93696
=-203.07%

LanzaTech Global'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
=-9.268 * 4 / 161.52489
=-22.95%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -75.77 mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a OCF Yield % of -75.77 as of Jul. 04, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #241 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current OCF Yield % is -75.77. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #241 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's OCF Yield % compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #241 out of 247 companies for OCF Yield %. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.91. 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 Waste Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Waste Management companies is 5.91, based on 247 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. 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current OCF Yield % is -75.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.64, compared to a current price of $6.31 — trading 90.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -75.77. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current OCF Yield % is -75.77 as of Jul. 04, 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.31 is trading 90.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.64. GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LNZA:

  • OCF Yield %: -75.77
  • GF Value™: $68.64 vs. price of $6.31 (90.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

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


LanzaTech Global Business Description

Address 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, USA, 60077
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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