Yamaha Motor Co (HAM:YMA) FCF Margin %: 16.55% (As of Jun. 2026) — 590% Above Median

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HAM:YMA Yamaha Motor Co Ltd HAM:YMA
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What is Yamaha Motor Co FCF Margin %?

Yamaha Motor Co HAM:YMA -1.16% 82 FCF Margin % is 16.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 590% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates HAM:YMA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.45. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yamaha Motor Co ranks better than 65.78% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Yamaha Motor Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €686 Mil. Yamaha Motor Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,146 Mil. Therefore, Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.55%.

As of today, Yamaha Motor Co's current FCF Yield % is 7.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:YMA' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.95   Med: 2.4   Max: 6.17
Current: 4.9


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Yamaha Motor Co was 6.17%. The lowest was -0.95%. And the median was 2.40%.

HAM:YMA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
65.78% of 1321 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.21 vs HAM:YMA: 4.90


Yamaha Motor Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Yamaha Motor Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % 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.

Yamaha Motor Co FCF Margin % Chart

Yamaha Motor Co Annual Data
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FCF Margin %
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Yamaha Motor Co Quarterly Data
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HAM:YMA vs TSLA, GM, F: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Yamaha Motor Co FCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Yamaha Motor Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=138.79/13880.7
=1.00 %

Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=686.134/4145.733
=16.55 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 16.55% mean?
Yamaha Motor Co (HAM:YMA) has a FCF Margin % of 16.55% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Yamaha Motor Co and its competitors. This is 590% above median its historical median of 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #452 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Yamaha Motor Co's current FCF Margin % of 16.55% is 590% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Margin % is 2.21. Yamaha Motor Co's value of 16.55% is 648.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #452 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamaha Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha Motor Co's FCF Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #452 out of 1321 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Yamaha Motor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.21. Yamaha Motor Co's value of 16.55% is 648.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Yamaha Motor Co 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 FCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.21, based on 1,321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yamaha Motor Co's current FCF Margin % of 16.55% is 648.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Yamaha Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamaha Motor Co's current FCF Margin % is 16.55%, which is 590% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamaha Motor Co (HAM:YMA) has a current FCF Margin % of 16.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.45, compared to a current price of €10.23 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.55%, which is 590% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 648.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.21. Yamaha Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yamaha Motor Co (HAM:YMA), the current FCF Margin % is 16.55% as of Jun. 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 Yamaha Motor Co (HAM:YMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.23 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.45.

Key valuation signals for HAM:YMA:

  • FCF Margin %: 16.55% (590% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
  • GF Value™: €7.45 vs. price of €10.23 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 648.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#452 of 1321)

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


Yamaha Motor Co Business Description

Address 2500 Shingai, Shizuoka Prefecture, Iwata-shi, JPN, 438-8501
Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of motorcycles, marine products, and related equipment. The company operates through four reportable segments: Land Mobility, Marine, Robotics, and Financial Services. The Land Mobility segment includes motorcycles, highway vehicles, electric-assist bicycles, automobile engines, and components. The Marine segment handles outboard motors, water vehicles, boats, and fishing vessels. The Robotics segment provides surface mounters, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, and unmanned helicopters, while the Financial Services segment offers sales financing and leasing related to Yamaha products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Land mobility segment.
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