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.
United Airlines Holdings OCF Yield % Related Terms
United Airlines Holdings OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a OCF Yield % of 24.13 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 26.84. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #229 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' OCF Yield % too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current OCF Yield % of 24.13 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 26.84. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 11.86. United Airlines Holdings' value of 24.13 is 103.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #229 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' OCF Yield % compare to LUV and DAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #229 out of 1012 companies for OCF Yield %. This places United Airlines Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.86. United Airlines Holdings' value of 24.13 is 103.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.84 vs. the industry median of 11.86, United Airlines Holdings 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 11.86, 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. United Airlines Holdings's current OCF Yield % of 24.13 is 103.5% 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 24.13, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 26.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current OCF Yield % of 24.13. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF62.50, compared to a current price of CHF103.96 — trading 66.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 24.13, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 26.84 and 103.5% above the Transportation industry median of 11.86. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current OCF Yield % is 24.13 as of Jun. 25, 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF103.96 is trading 66.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF62.50.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:
OCF Yield %: 24.13 (10% below median its 10-year median of 26.84)
GF Value™: CHF62.50 vs. price of CHF103.96 (66.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.5% above the Transportation median (#229 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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