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Alaska Air GroupSTU:ALK +5.59%83 OCF Yield % is 19.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 18.86. GuruFocus rates STU:ALK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks better than 69.38% 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.
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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Alaska Air Group OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alaska Air Group'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.
STU:ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group'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.
Alaska Air Group OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group'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.
Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK) has a OCF Yield % of 19.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #309 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Alaska Air Group's OCF Yield % too high?
Alaska Air Group's current OCF Yield % of 19.27 is near median its 10-year median of 18.86. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 11.81. Alaska Air Group's value of 19.27 is 63.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #309 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's OCF Yield % compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #309 out of 1009 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Alaska Air Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.81. Alaska Air Group's value of 19.27 is 63.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.86 vs. the industry median of 11.81, Alaska Air Group 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 Transportation company?
The median OCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 11.81, based on 1,009 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. Alaska Air Group's current OCF Yield % of 19.27 is 63.2% 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current OCF Yield % is 19.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.59, compared to a current price of €43.44 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 19.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.86 and 63.2% above the Transportation industry median of 11.81. Alaska Air Group'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 Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK), the current OCF Yield % is 19.27 as of Aug. 04, 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 Alaska Air Group (STU:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €43.44 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.59.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ALK:
OCF Yield %: 19.27 (near median its 10-year median of 18.86)
GF Value™: €55.59 vs. price of €43.44 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.2% above the Transportation median (#309 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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