Alto IngredientsALTO -1.08%38 FCF Yield % is 7.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 81.39% 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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Alto Ingredients FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a FCF Yield % of 7.84 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #299 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Alto Ingredients' FCF Yield % too high?
Alto Ingredients' current FCF Yield % of 7.84 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 3.13. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Alto Ingredients' value of 7.84 is 780.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #299 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' FCF Yield % compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #299 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Alto Ingredients in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Alto Ingredients' value of 7.84 is 780.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Alto Ingredients 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 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. Alto Ingredients's current FCF Yield % of 7.84 is 780.9% 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 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 Alto Ingredients and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current FCF Yield % is 7.84, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $5.06 — trading 251% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.84, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 780.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current FCF Yield % is 7.84 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.06 is trading 251% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
FCF Yield %: 7.84 (150% above median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $5.06 (251% above fair value)
Industry Position: 780.9% above the Chemicals median (#299 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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