Air ChinaAIRYY 69 FCF Yield % is 19.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 9.73. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 84.09% 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 China FCF Yield % Related Terms
Air China FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China'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 China'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 China FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China'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 China (AIRYY) has a FCF Yield % of 19.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 9.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #161 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Air China's FCF Yield % too high?
Air China's current FCF Yield % of 19.24 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 9.73. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.39. Air China's value of 19.24 is 338.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #161 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's FCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #161 out of 1012 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Air China in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.39. Air China's value of 19.24 is 338.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.73 vs. the industry median of 4.39, Air China 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 4.39, 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 China's current FCF Yield % of 19.24 is 338.8% 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 China and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air China's current FCF Yield % is 19.24, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.92, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 19.24, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 9.73 and 338.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.39. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 China (AIRYY), the current FCF Yield % is 19.24 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 Air China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.92.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AIRYY:
FCF Yield %: 19.24 (98% above median its 10-year median of 9.73)
GF Value™: $15.92 vs. price of $10.40 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 338.8% above the Transportation median (#161 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AIRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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