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YDUQS ParticipacoesBSP:YDUQ3 -0.78%84 FCF Yield % is 41.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 416% above its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates BSP:YDUQ3 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, YDUQS Participacoes ranks better than 93.49% 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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YDUQS Participacoes FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YDUQS Participacoes's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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BSP:YDUQ3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes FCF Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, YDUQS Participacoes's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) has a FCF Yield % of 41.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. This is 416% above median its historical median of 8.13. Over the past decade, YDUQS Participacoes' FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.99 to 44.50. According to the industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #17 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is YDUQS Participacoes' FCF Yield % too high?
YDUQS Participacoes' current FCF Yield % of 41.98 is 416% above median its 10-year median of 8.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 44.50. The Education industry median FCF Yield % is 6.87. YDUQS Participacoes' value of 41.98 is 511.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #17 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YDUQS Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YDUQS Participacoes' FCF Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #17 out of 261 companies for FCF Yield %. This places YDUQS Participacoes in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.87. YDUQS Participacoes' value of 41.98 is 511.1% above this benchmark. Historically, YDUQS Participacoes' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.99 to 44.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.13 vs. the industry median of 6.87, YDUQS Participacoes 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 an Education company?
The median FCF Yield % among Education companies is 6.87, based on 261 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. YDUQS Participacoes's current FCF Yield % of 41.98 is 511.1% 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 YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YDUQS Participacoes's current FCF Yield % is 41.98, which is 416% above median its own 10-year median of 8.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YDUQS Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.39, compared to a current price of R$8.88 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 41.98, which is 416% above median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 511.1% above the Education industry median of 6.87. YDUQS Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3), the current FCF Yield % is 41.98 as of Jul. 14, 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$8.88 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.39.
GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:
FCF Yield %: 41.98 (416% above median its 10-year median of 8.13)
GF Value™: R$14.39 vs. price of R$8.88 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 511.1% above the Education median (#17 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:YDUQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
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