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MarchexMCHX +2.21%56 OCF Yield % is -0.91 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates MCHX with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Marchex ranks worse than 70.4% 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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Marchex OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marchex'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Marchex'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.
Marchex OCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marchex's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marchex'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.
Marchex (MCHX) has a OCF Yield % of -0.91 as of Aug. 17, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Marchex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marchex ranks #716 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Marchex's OCF Yield % too high?
Marchex's current OCF Yield % is -0.91. Based on the distribution chart, Marchex ranks #716 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marchex has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marchex's OCF Yield % compare to HFUS and TC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marchex ranks #716 out of 1017 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Marchex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.58. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 4.58, based on 1,017 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 Marchex and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marchex's current OCF Yield % is -0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marchex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marchex (MCHX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.53, compared to a current price of $1.86 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -0.91. Marchex's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Marchex (MCHX), the current OCF Yield % is -0.91 as of Aug. 17, 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 Marchex (MCHX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marchex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.86 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.53.
GuruFocus considers Marchex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MCHX:
OCF Yield %: -0.91
GF Value™: $1.53 vs. price of $1.86 (21.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCHX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marchex Inc provides AI-based conversational intelligence and analytics solutions that generate insights from customer communications data. The company's products support sales, marketing, and executive teams in analyzing customer interactions across communication channels and informing business decisions. It serves companies operating in business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) markets across multiple industries like automotive, home services, healthcare, real estate, and advertising. The company operates in a single segment: conversational analytics and related solutions. The company generates the majority of revenue from its conversational intelligence product offerings. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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