Air Canada (TSX:AC) OCF Yield %: 55.84 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 19% Above Median


TSX:AC Air Canada TSX:AC
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What is Air Canada OCF Yield %?

Air Canada TSX:AC +0.65% 84 OCF Yield % is 55.84 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 46.92. GuruFocus rates TSX:AC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$24.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Air Canada ranks better than 93.28% 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, Air Canada's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is C$3,929 Mil, and Market Cap is C$7,082 Mil. Therefore, Air Canada's OCF Yield % for today is 55.84%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Air Canada's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:AC' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.96   Med: 46.92   Max: 171.11
Current: 55.84


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Air Canada was 171.11%. The lowest was -40.96%. And the median was 46.92%.

TSX:AC's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
93.28% of 1012 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 11.995 vs TSX:AC: 55.84

Air Canada's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Air Canada OCF Yield % Explanation

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.


Air Canada OCF Yield % Related Terms


Air Canada OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Canada'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.

Air Canada OCF Yield % Chart

Air Canada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.86 34.08 64.48 51.95 64.36

Air Canada Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 133.48 57.38 62.52 29.78 138.26

TSX:AC vs DAL, UAL, LUV: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air Canada'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.


Air Canada OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Canada's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Canada's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Air Canada OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Air Canada's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=3657 / 5681.8695
=64.36%

Air Canada's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=1798 * 4 / 5201.72652
=138.26%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 55.84 mean?
Air Canada (TSX:AC) has a OCF Yield % of 55.84 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 46.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #68 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Air Canada's OCF Yield % too high?
Air Canada's current OCF Yield % of 55.84 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 46.92. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 12.00. Air Canada's value of 55.84 is 365.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #68 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air Canada has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's OCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #68 out of 1012 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Air Canada in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.00. Air Canada's value of 55.84 is 365.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 46.92 vs. the industry median of 12.00, Air Canada 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 12.00, based on 1,012 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. Air Canada's current OCF Yield % of 55.84 is 365.5% 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 Air Canada and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Canada's current OCF Yield % is 55.84, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 46.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada (TSX:AC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$24.10, compared to a current price of C$24.67 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 55.84, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 46.92 and 365.5% above the Transportation industry median of 12.00. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Air Canada (TSX:AC), the current OCF Yield % is 55.84 as of Jun. 27, 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 Air Canada (TSX:AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$24.67 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$24.10. GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AC:

  • OCF Yield %: 55.84 (19% above median its 10-year median of 46.92)
  • GF Value™: C$24.10 vs. price of C$24.67 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 365.5% above the Transportation median (#68 of 1012)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Air Canada Business Description

Address 7373 Cote Vertu Boulevard West, Air Canada Centre, Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4S 1Z3
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, serving nearly 50 million passengers each year, together with its low-cost subbrand, Rouge, and contracts for regional connection flights into its network. Air Canada is a sixth-freedom airline, which flies many passengers on long-haul trips to and from the US with a layover in Canada.
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