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LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 -1.19%63 OCF Yield % is 26.23 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,602 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 93.95% 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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LSB Industries OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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:LS3 vs WLKP, TROX, GPRE: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries OCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a OCF Yield % of 26.23 as of Aug. 09, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 182% above median its historical median of 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #97 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is LSB Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
LSB Industries' current OCF Yield % of 26.23 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 9.30. The Chemicals industry median OCF Yield % is 4.84. LSB Industries' value of 26.23 is 441.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #97 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' OCF Yield % compare to WLKP and TROX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #97 out of 1602 companies for OCF Yield %. This places LSB Industries in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.84. LSB Industries' value of 26.23 is 441.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 4.84, LSB Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median OCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 4.84, based on 1,602 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. LSB Industries's current OCF Yield % of 26.23 is 441.9% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current OCF Yield % is 26.23, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.72, compared to a current price of €8.30 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 26.23, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 441.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.84. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current OCF Yield % is 26.23 as of Aug. 09, 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.30 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.72.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
OCF Yield %: 26.23 (182% above median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: €8.72 vs. price of €8.30 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 441.9% above the Chemicals median (#97 of 1602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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