Baxter InternationalMEX:BAX 44 OCF Yield % is 10.99 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAX with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN575.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Baxter International ranks better than 88.62% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baxter International's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BAX'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73 Med: 5.53 Max: 14.56
Current: 10.99
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Baxter International was 14.56%. The lowest was 3.73%. And the median was 5.53%.
MEX:BAX's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 88.62% of 852
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.785
vs MEX:BAX: 10.99
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.
Baxter International OCF Yield % Related Terms
Baxter International OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baxter International'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International'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.
Baxter International OCF Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baxter International'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.
Baxter International (MEX:BAX) has a OCF Yield % of 10.99 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Baxter International and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, Baxter International's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.73 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #97 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Baxter International's OCF Yield % too high?
Baxter International's current OCF Yield % of 10.99 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 14.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median OCF Yield % is 1.79. Baxter International's value of 10.99 is 515.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #97 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's OCF Yield % compare to COO and ATR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Baxter International ranks #97 out of 852 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Baxter International in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.79. Baxter International's value of 10.99 is 515.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Baxter International's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.73 to 14.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Baxter International 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median OCF Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.79, based on 852 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. Baxter International's current OCF Yield % of 10.99 is 515.7% 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 Baxter International and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baxter International's current OCF Yield % is 10.99, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (MEX:BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN575.93, compared to a current price of MXN368.89 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 10.99, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 515.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.79. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX), the current OCF Yield % is 10.99 as of Jun. 27, 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 Baxter International (MEX:BAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN368.89 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN575.93.
GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BAX:
OCF Yield %: 10.99 (99% above median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: MXN575.93 vs. price of MXN368.89 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 515.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#97 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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