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GFL EnvironmentalTSX:GFL -0.47%69 OCF Yield % is 6.67 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates TSX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$59.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Waste Management companies, GFL Environmental ranks better than 54.1% 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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GFL Environmental OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GFL Environmental'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 Waste Management subindustry, GFL Environmental'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.
GFL Environmental OCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, GFL Environmental's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GFL Environmental'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.
GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has a OCF Yield % of 6.67 as of Jul. 18, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on GFL Environmental and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 5.92. Over the past decade, GFL Environmental's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.43 to 106.86. According to the industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #112 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is GFL Environmental's OCF Yield % too high?
GFL Environmental's current OCF Yield % of 6.67 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 5.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 106.86. The Waste Management industry median OCF Yield % is 5.89. GFL Environmental's value of 6.67 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #112 out of 244 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GFL Environmental has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFL Environmental's OCF Yield % compare to CLH and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #112 out of 244 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts GFL Environmental in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.89. GFL Environmental's value of 6.67 is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GFL Environmental's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.43 to 106.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 5.89, GFL Environmental 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 Waste Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Waste Management companies is 5.89, based on 244 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. GFL Environmental's current OCF Yield % of 6.67 is 13.3% 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 GFL Environmental and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GFL Environmental's current OCF Yield % is 6.67, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 5.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFL Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$59.20, compared to a current price of C$55.40 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 6.67, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 13.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.89. GFL Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL), the current OCF Yield % is 6.67 as of Jul. 18, 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 GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$55.40 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$59.20.
GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GFL:
OCF Yield %: 6.67 (13% above median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: C$59.20 vs. price of C$55.40 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% above the Waste Management median (#112 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Its Environmental Services business line includes liquid waste and soil remediation. The company's geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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