Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
PPLPPLC +0.21%77 OCF Yield % is -8,864,700.00 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates PPLC with a GF Score™ of 77/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Utilities - Regulated companies, PPL ranks worse than 61.71% 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, PPL's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $2,654.00 Mil, and Market Cap is $0.00 Mil. Therefore, PPL's OCF Yield % for today is -8,864,700.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPL's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
PPLC'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31258500 Med: 10.05 Max: 454400
Current: -8864700
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of PPL was 454400.00%. The lowest was -31258500.00%. And the median was 10.05%.
PPLC's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than 61.71% of 504
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.345
vs PPLC: -8864700.00
PPL's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.
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.
PPL OCF Yield % Related Terms
PPL OCF Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for PPL'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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, PPL'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.
PPL OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PPL's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPL'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.
PPL (PPLC) has a OCF Yield % of -8,864,700.00 as of Aug. 17, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on PPL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #311 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is PPL's OCF Yield % too high?
PPL's current OCF Yield % is -8,864,700.00. Based on the distribution chart, PPL ranks #311 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PPL has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPL's OCF Yield % compare to ES and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #311 out of 504 companies for OCF Yield %. This places PPL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.35. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.35, based on 504 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 PPL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPL's current OCF Yield % is -8,864,700.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPL stock overvalued right now?
PPL (PPLC) has a current OCF Yield % of -8,864,700.00. The current OCF Yield % is -8,864,700.00. PPL's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 PPL (PPLC), the current OCF Yield % is -8,864,700.00 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.
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in the state.
77GF Score
Get the complete analysis for PPLC
OCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PPLC has been successfully added to your 
