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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.
American Realty Investors FCF Yield % Related Terms
American Realty Investors FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors FCF Yield % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors'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.
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a FCF Yield % of 1.25 as of Sep. 11, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on American Realty Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #998 out of 1795 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is American Realty Investors' FCF Yield % too high?
American Realty Investors' current FCF Yield % is 1.25. The Real Estate industry median FCF Yield % is 2.96. American Realty Investors' value of 1.25 is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #998 out of 1795 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' FCF Yield % compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #998 out of 1795 companies for FCF Yield %. This places American Realty Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.96. American Realty Investors' value of 1.25 is 57.8% below this benchmark. 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 Real Estate company?
The median FCF Yield % among Real Estate companies is 2.96, based on 1,795 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. American Realty Investors's current FCF Yield % of 1.25 is 57.8% below 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 American Realty Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current FCF Yield % is 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.25 and 57.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 2.96. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 American Realty Investors (ARL), the current FCF Yield % is 1.25 as of Sep. 11, 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 American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
FCF Yield %: 1.25
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% below the Real Estate median (#998 of 1795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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