Yu Group (LSE:YU.) OCF Yield %: 12.77 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 2404% Above Median

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LSE:YU. Yu Group PLC LSE:YU.
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Price £17.60
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What is Yu Group OCF Yield %?

Yu Group LSE:YU. +7.32% 91 OCF Yield % is 12.77 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 2404% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:YU. with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £21.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Yu Group ranks better than 52.95% 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, Yu Group's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is £36.3 Mil, and Market Cap is £305.1 Mil. Therefore, Yu Group's OCF Yield % for today is 12.77%.

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

LSE:YU.' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.04   Med: 0.51   Max: 70.32
Current: 12.77


During the past 11 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Yu Group was 70.32%. The lowest was -118.04%. And the median was 0.51%.

LSE:YU.'s OCF Yield % is ranked better than
52.95% of 508 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 11.925 vs LSE:YU.: 12.77

Yu Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Yu Group 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.


Yu Group OCF Yield % Related Terms


Yu Group OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yu Group'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.

Yu Group OCF Yield % Chart

Yu Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.11 17.49 7.93 23.73 14.31

Yu Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only -2.50 48.85 2.53 27.93 -2.62

LSE:YU. vs SRE, AES: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Yu Group'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.


Yu Group OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Yu Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yu Group's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Yu Group 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=36.3 / 253.6045
=14.31%

Yu Group's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-3.328 * 2 / 253.6045
=-2.62%

* 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 12.77 mean?
Yu Group (LSE:YU.) has a OCF Yield % of 12.77 as of Jul. 22, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Yu Group and its competitors. This is 2404% above median its historical median of 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #239 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Yu Group's OCF Yield % too high?
Yu Group's current OCF Yield % of 12.77 is 2404% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.93. Yu Group's value of 12.77 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #239 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yu Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yu Group's OCF Yield % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Yu Group ranks #239 out of 508 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Yu Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.93. Yu Group's value of 12.77 is 7.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 11.93, Yu Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.93, 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. Yu Group's current OCF Yield % of 12.77 is 7.1% 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 Yu Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yu Group's current OCF Yield % is 12.77, which is 2404% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group (LSE:YU.) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £21.67, compared to a current price of £17.60 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 12.77, which is 2404% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 7.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.93. Yu Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Yu Group (LSE:YU.), the current OCF Yield % is 12.77 as of Jul. 22, 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 Yu Group (LSE:YU.) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £17.60 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £21.67. GuruFocus considers Yu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:YU.:

  • OCF Yield %: 12.77 (2404% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: £21.67 vs. price of £17.60 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#239 of 508)

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


Yu Group Business Description

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Yu Group PLC is an independent supplier of gas and electricity servicing SME businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to the supply of gas and electricity, the company offers certain ancillary services and has obtained the necessary Ofgem licenses to supply gas and electricity in the United Kingdom market. Its operating segments include Retail, Smart, Metering assets, and Group. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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