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Arrow ElectronicsSTU:ARW +6.70%83 OCF Yield % is 3.68 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates STU:ARW with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks better than 58.03% 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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Arrow Electronics OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arrow Electronics'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:ARW vs AVT, NSIT, CNXN: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.
Arrow Electronics OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arrow Electronics'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.
Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) has a OCF Yield % of 3.68 as of Jul. 23, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Arrow Electronics and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 5.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1048 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Arrow Electronics' OCF Yield % too high?
Arrow Electronics' current OCF Yield % of 3.68 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 5.81. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.37. Arrow Electronics' value of 3.68 is 55.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1048 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' OCF Yield % compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1048 out of 2497 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Arrow Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.37. Arrow Electronics' value of 3.68 is 55.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Arrow Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.37, based on 2,497 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. Arrow Electronics's current OCF Yield % of 3.68 is 55.3% 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arrow Electronics's current OCF Yield % is 3.68, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.24, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 3.68, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 55.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.37. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW), the current OCF Yield % is 3.68 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €133.24.
GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ARW:
OCF Yield %: 3.68 (37% below median its 10-year median of 5.81)
GF Value™: €133.24 vs. price of €191.00 (43.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% above the Hardware median (#1048 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ARW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
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