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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.
Bharat Petroleum OCF Yield % Related Terms
Bharat Petroleum OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bharat Petroleum'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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Bharat Petroleum'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.
Bharat Petroleum OCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bharat Petroleum's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Petroleum'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.
Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL) has a OCF Yield % of 38.37 as of Jul. 13, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Bharat Petroleum and its competitors. Over the past decade, Bharat Petroleum's OCF Yield % has ranged from 38.37 to 38.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Petroleum ranks #117 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Bharat Petroleum's OCF Yield % too high?
Bharat Petroleum's current OCF Yield % is 38.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.37 to a high of 38.37. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Yield % is 9.53. Bharat Petroleum's value of 38.37 is 302.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Petroleum ranks #117 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bharat Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Petroleum's OCF Yield % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bharat Petroleum ranks #117 out of 1013 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Bharat Petroleum in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.53. Bharat Petroleum's value of 38.37 is 302.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bharat Petroleum's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 38.37 to 38.37 over the past decade. 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 9.53, based on 1,013 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. Bharat Petroleum's current OCF Yield % of 38.37 is 302.6% 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 Bharat Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Petroleum's current OCF Yield % is 38.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹328.75, compared to a current price of ₹307.55 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 38.37 and 302.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.53. Bharat Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL), the current OCF Yield % is 38.37 as of Jul. 13, 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 Bharat Petroleum (NSE:BPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹307.55 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹328.75.
GuruFocus considers Bharat Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BPCL:
OCF Yield %: 38.37
GF Value™: ₹328.75 vs. price of ₹307.55 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 302.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#117 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd operates several refineries in India, while also marketing and distributing petroleum by-products. Operations are divided into the following reportable segments: Downstream Petroleum, and Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons. Downstream Petroleum operations which generate the majority of its revenue, include the refineries that produce liquefied petroleum gas, aromatics, kerosene, fuel oil, furnace oil, and bitumen. Bharat's petroleum by-products are often commanded by consumers in aviation, autos, maritime, and many other industrial segments. The Downstream Petroleum operations also include the network of retail service stations across India. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India and the rest from other countries.
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