ACEL (Accel Entertainment) FCF Yield %: 8.23 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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ACEL Accel Entertainment Inc ACEL
88 GF Score
Price $11.81
GF Value $12.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Accel Entertainment FCF Yield %?

Accel Entertainment ACEL -0.76% 88 FCF Yield % is 8.23 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Travel & Leisure companies, Accel Entertainment ranks better than 69.79% 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.

As of today, Accel Entertainment's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $79 Mil, and Market Cap is $959 Mil. Therefore, Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % for today is 8.23%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

ACEL' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: 5.49   Max: 11.33
Current: 8.23


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Accel Entertainment was 11.33%. The lowest was -3.29%. And the median was 5.49%.

ACEL's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
69.79% of 854 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.575 vs ACEL: 8.23

Accel Entertainment's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.41%.


Accel Entertainment FCF Yield % Explanation

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.


Accel Entertainment FCF Yield % Related Terms


Accel Entertainment FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment'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.

Accel Entertainment FCF Yield % Chart

Accel Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 6.66 9.08 5.88 5.97 5.59

Accel Entertainment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.31 14.76 6.80 8.94 3.46

ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment'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.


Accel Entertainment FCF Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Accel Entertainment FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=52.502 / 938.89467
=5.59%

Accel Entertainment's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=8.864 * 4 / 1024.22203
=3.46%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 8.23 mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a FCF Yield % of 8.23 as of Aug. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #258 out of 854 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % too high?
Accel Entertainment's current FCF Yield % of 8.23 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 5.49. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Yield % is 3.58. Accel Entertainment's value of 8.23 is 130.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #258 out of 854 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's FCF Yield % compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #258 out of 854 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Accel Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.58. Accel Entertainment's value of 8.23 is 130.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Accel Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.58, based on 854 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. Accel Entertainment's current FCF Yield % of 8.23 is 130.2% 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 Accel Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current FCF Yield % is 8.23, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 5.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.23, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 130.2% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.58. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current FCF Yield % is 8.23 as of Aug. 27, 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83. GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACEL:

  • FCF Yield %: 8.23 (50% above median its 10-year median of 5.49)
  • GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 130.2% above the Travel & Leisure median (#258 of 854)

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


Accel Entertainment Business Description

Address 140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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