WAM ResearchASX:WAX 39 FCF Yield % is 7.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAX with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,512 Asset Management companies, WAM Research ranks better than 70.83% 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.
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WAM Research FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WAM Research'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 Asset Management subindustry, WAM Research'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.
WAM Research FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Research's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Research'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.
WAM Research (ASX:WAX) has a FCF Yield % of 7.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WAM Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Research ranks #441 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is WAM Research's FCF Yield % too high?
WAM Research's current FCF Yield % is 7.94. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.19. WAM Research's value of 7.94 is 262.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Research ranks #441 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Research has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Research's FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Research ranks #441 out of 1512 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts WAM Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.19. WAM Research's value of 7.94 is 262.6% above 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 an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.19, based on 1,512 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. WAM Research's current FCF Yield % of 7.94 is 262.6% 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 WAM Research and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAM Research's current FCF Yield % is 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Research (ASX:WAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$1.03 — trading 10150% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.94 and 262.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.19. WAM Research's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 1 warning sign 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 WAM Research (ASX:WAX), the current FCF Yield % is 7.94 as of Jun. 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 WAM Research (ASX:WAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.03 is trading 10150% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.01.
GuruFocus considers WAM Research to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAX:
FCF Yield %: 7.94
GF Value™: A$0.01 vs. price of A$1.03 (10150% above fair value)
Industry Position: 262.6% above the Asset Management median (#441 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Research Ltd is engaged in making investments in listed companies, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. The company's investment objectives are to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends and to achieve a high real rate of return, comprising both income and capital growth, within the risk parameters acceptable.
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