Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) FCF Yield %: -0.29 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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BOM:540681 Chothani Foods Ltd BOM:540681
55 GF Score
Price ₹8.30
GF Value ₹16.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Chothani Foods FCF Yield %?

Chothani Foods BOM:540681 55 FCF Yield % is -0.29 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks worse than 60.61% 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, Chothani Foods's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is ₹-0.25 Mil, and Market Cap is ₹85.99 Mil. Therefore, Chothani Foods's FCF Yield % for today is -0.29%.

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

BOM:540681' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120.69   Med: -6.45   Max: 24.1
Current: -0.29


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Chothani Foods was 24.10%. The lowest was -120.69%. And the median was -6.45%.

BOM:540681's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
60.61% of 1988 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.165 vs BOM:540681: -0.29

Chothani Foods's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.63%.


Chothani Foods 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.


Chothani Foods FCF Yield % Related Terms


Chothani Foods FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chothani Foods'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.

Chothani Foods FCF Yield % Chart

Chothani Foods Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.02 3.88 -17.23 -11.40 -0.21

Chothani Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -28.97 -21.62 -0.21 0.01 -0.45

BOM:540681 vs KHC, GIS: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods'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.


Chothani Foods FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Chothani Foods 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.

Chothani Foods's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-0.252 / 122.0408
=-0.21%

Chothani Foods's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-0.276 * 2 / 122.0408
=-0.45%

* 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 -0.29 mean?
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a FCF Yield % of -0.29 as of Aug. 03, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1205 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Chothani Foods' FCF Yield % too high?
Chothani Foods' current FCF Yield % is -0.29. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1205 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' FCF Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1205 out of 1988 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Chothani Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.17. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.17, based on 1,988 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. 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chothani Foods's current FCF Yield % is -0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -0.29. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current FCF Yield % is -0.29 as of Aug. 03, 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43. GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:

  • FCF Yield %: -0.29
  • GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chothani Foods Business Description

Address Office No. 408, B Wing, Dhamji Shamji Corporate Square, Laxmi Nagar, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400075
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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