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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Ionis Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % Historical Data
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* 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.
MEX:IONS vs EXEL, BBIO, AXSM: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals OCF Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) has a OCF Yield % of -6.95 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #662 out of 1415 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals' OCF Yield % too high?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' current OCF Yield % is -6.95. Based on the distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #662 out of 1415 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionis Pharmaceuticals' OCF Yield % compare to EXEL and BBIO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #662 out of 1415 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Ionis Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current OCF Yield % is -6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) has a current OCF Yield % of -6.95. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN782.91, compared to a current price of MXN1,150.00 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -6.95. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS), the current OCF Yield % is -6.95 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MEX:IONS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,150.00 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN782.91.
Key valuation signals for MEX:IONS:
OCF Yield %: -6.95
GF Value™: MXN782.91 vs. price of MXN1,150.00 (46.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:IONS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis marked its first two independent launches in 2025 for Tryngolza (for FCS) and Dawnzera (for HAE).
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