TidewaterTDW +2.37%79 FCF Yield % is 8.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 1110% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates TDW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Oil & Gas companies, Tidewater ranks better than 72.56% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF 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 free 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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Tidewater FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tidewater's FCF 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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Tidewater's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Tidewater FCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tidewater's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tidewater's FCF 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.
Tidewater (TDW) has a FCF Yield % of 8.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors. This is 1110% above median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #278 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Tidewater's FCF Yield % too high?
Tidewater's current FCF Yield % of 8.59 is 1110% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Yield % is 1.80. Tidewater's value of 8.59 is 377.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #278 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tidewater has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tidewater's FCF Yield % compare to OII and USAC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #278 out of 1013 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Tidewater in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.80. Tidewater's value of 8.59 is 377.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Tidewater 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 Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.80, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tidewater's current FCF Yield % of 8.59 is 377.2% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tidewater's current FCF Yield % is 8.59, which is 1110% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tidewater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater (TDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.59, compared to a current price of $67.32 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.59, which is 1110% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 377.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.80. Tidewater's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tidewater (TDW), the current FCF Yield % is 8.59 as of Jun. 26, 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 Tidewater (TDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $67.32 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.59.
GuruFocus considers Tidewater to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TDW:
FCF Yield %: 8.59 (1110% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $83.59 vs. price of $67.32 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 377.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#278 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tidewater Inc provides marine and transportation services to the offshore energy industry. The company's vessels and associated services support all phases of offshore crude oil and natural gas (also referred to as oil and gas) exploration activities, field development, production, and maintenance, as well as windfarm development and maintenance. Its services include towing and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workovers, production activities, field abandonment, dismantlement, and restoration activities; and Others. The group manages its business through five segments, including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe/Mediterranean, and West Africa.
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