Covestro AG (MIL:11COV) OCF Yield %: 3.92 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 73% Below Median


MIL:11COV Covestro AG MIL:11COV
38 GF Score
Price €56.20
GF Value €49.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Covestro AG OCF Yield %?

Covestro AG MIL:11COV 38 OCF Yield % is 3.92 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 14.63. GuruFocus rates MIL:11COV with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,601 Chemicals companies, Covestro AG ranks worse than 54.22% 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, Covestro AG's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €487 Mil, and Market Cap is €12,458 Mil. Therefore, Covestro AG's OCF Yield % for today is 3.92%.

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

MIL:11COV' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.92   Med: 14.63   Max: 31.88
Current: 3.92


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Covestro AG was 31.88%. The lowest was 3.92%. And the median was 14.63%.

MIL:11COV's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
54.22% of 1601 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.69 vs MIL:11COV: 3.92

Covestro AG's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Covestro AG 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.


Covestro AG OCF Yield % Related Terms


Covestro AG OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covestro AG'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.

Covestro AG OCF Yield % Chart

Covestro AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Covestro AG Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 23.17 -2.75 -1.52 11.61 9.75

MIL:11COV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Covestro AG'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.


Covestro AG OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Covestro AG's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covestro AG's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Covestro AG 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.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=487 / 12346.2744
=3.94%

Covestro AG'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
=301 * 4 / 12346.2744
=9.75%

* 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 3.92 mean?
Covestro AG (MIL:11COV) has a OCF Yield % of 3.92 as of Jul. 11, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Covestro AG and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 14.63. Over the past decade, Covestro AG's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.92 to 31.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #868 out of 1601 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Covestro AG's OCF Yield % too high?
Covestro AG's current OCF Yield % of 3.92 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 14.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.92 to a high of 31.88. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.69. Covestro AG's value of 3.92 is 16.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #868 out of 1601 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Covestro AG has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covestro AG's OCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #868 out of 1601 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Covestro AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.69. Covestro AG's value of 3.92 is 16.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Covestro AG's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.92 to 31.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.63 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Covestro AG has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.69, based on 1,601 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. Covestro AG's current OCF Yield % of 3.92 is 16.4% below 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 Covestro AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covestro AG's current OCF Yield % is 3.92, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 14.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covestro AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG (MIL:11COV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.79, compared to a current price of €56.20 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 3.92, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 14.63 and 16.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.69. Covestro AG's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Covestro AG (MIL:11COV), the current OCF Yield % is 3.92 as of Jul. 11, 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 Covestro AG (MIL:11COV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €56.20 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.79. GuruFocus considers Covestro AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:11COV:

  • OCF Yield %: 3.92 (73% below median its 10-year median of 14.63)
  • GF Value™: €49.79 vs. price of €56.20 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.4% below the Chemicals median (#868 of 1601)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:11COV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Covestro AG Business Description

Other Exchanges COVTY:USA1COV:Germany
Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, DEU, 51373
Covestro AG is a player in the polymer materials field. The firm is engaged in polyurethanes and polycarbonates products. It also has a sizable speciality chemicals business that is focused on coatings and adhesives. Demand for the company's products is driven by cyclical end markets, such as automotive, construction, and furniture. The company's segment includes Performance Materials and Solutions & Specialties. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Solutions & Specialties segment. The Solutions & Specialties segment includes six business entities: Engineering Plastics; Coatings & Adhesives; Tailored Urethanes; Thermoplastic Polyurethanes; Specialty Films; and Elastomers.
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