Air CanadaACDVF +1.16%83 FCF Yield % is 18.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 11.15. GuruFocus rates ACDVF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Air Canada ranks better than 83% 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.
Air Canada FCF Yield % Related Terms
Air Canada FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Canada'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 Airlines subindustry, Air Canada'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.
Air Canada FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Canada's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Canada'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.
Air Canada (ACDVF) has a FCF Yield % of 18.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air Canada and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #172 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Air Canada's FCF Yield % too high?
Air Canada's current FCF Yield % of 18.06 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 11.15. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.42. Air Canada's value of 18.06 is 309.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #172 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 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Canada's FCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Canada ranks #172 out of 1012 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Air Canada in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.42. Air Canada's value of 18.06 is 309.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 4.42, 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 FCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.42, based on 1,012 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. Air Canada's current FCF Yield % of 18.06 is 309.1% 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 Air Canada and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Canada's current FCF Yield % is 18.06, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 11.15. 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 (ACDVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.27, compared to a current price of $17.43 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 18.06, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 309.1% above the Transportation industry median of 4.42. Air Canada's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Air Canada (ACDVF), the current FCF Yield % is 18.06 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 Air Canada (ACDVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.43 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.27.
GuruFocus considers Air Canada to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACDVF:
FCF Yield %: 18.06 (62% above median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: $17.27 vs. price of $17.43 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 309.1% above the Transportation median (#172 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACDVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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