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SM Energy CoLTS:0KZA +5.18%68 OCF Yield % is 28.51 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 34.82. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KZA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Oil & Gas companies, SM Energy Co ranks better than 83.3% 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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SM Energy Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SM Energy Co'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.
LTS:0KZA vs CHRD, RRC, MTDR: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SM Energy Co'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.
SM Energy Co OCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SM Energy Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Energy Co'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.
SM Energy Co (LTS:0KZA) has a OCF Yield % of 28.51 as of Jul. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SM Energy Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 34.82. Over the past decade, SM Energy Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 16.32 to 623.61. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #170 out of 1018 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is SM Energy Co's OCF Yield % too high?
SM Energy Co's current OCF Yield % of 28.51 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 34.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.32 to a high of 623.61. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Yield % is 9.48. SM Energy Co's value of 28.51 is 200.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #170 out of 1018 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SM Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Energy Co's OCF Yield % compare to CHRD and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #170 out of 1018 companies for OCF Yield %. This places SM Energy Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.48. SM Energy Co's value of 28.51 is 200.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SM Energy Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 16.32 to 623.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.82 vs. the industry median of 9.48, SM Energy Co 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 9.48, based on 1,018 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. SM Energy Co's current OCF Yield % of 28.51 is 200.9% 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 SM Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Energy Co's current OCF Yield % is 28.51, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 34.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co (LTS:0KZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.24, compared to a current price of $31.10 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 28.51, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 34.82 and 200.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.48. SM Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 SM Energy Co (LTS:0KZA), the current OCF Yield % is 28.51 as of Jul. 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 SM Energy Co (LTS:0KZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.10 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.24.
GuruFocus considers SM Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KZA:
OCF Yield %: 28.51 (18% below median its 10-year median of 34.82)
GF Value™: $51.24 vs. price of $31.10 (39.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#170 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SM Energy Co is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in Texas and Utah. The Company operates in the oil and gas extraction industry, focused on exploration and production activities, onshore in the United States. Its portfolio is comprised of assets in the Midland Basin of West Texas, the Maverick Basin of South Texas, and the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah.
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