CBL & Associates PropertiesCBL +1.46%51 FCF Yield % is 17.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 24.51. GuruFocus rates CBL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 REITs companies, CBL & Associates Properties ranks better than 92.04% 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.
CBL & Associates Properties FCF Yield % Related Terms
CBL & Associates Properties 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 REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties FCF Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has a FCF Yield % of 17.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 24.51. Over the past decade, CBL & Associates Properties' FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.33 to 36.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #75 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' FCF Yield % too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current FCF Yield % of 17.23 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 24.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 36.86. The REITs industry median FCF Yield % is 5.93. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 17.23 is 190.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #75 out of 942 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' FCF Yield % compare to ALX and GTY?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #75 out of 942 companies for FCF Yield %. This places CBL & Associates Properties in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.93. CBL & Associates Properties' value of 17.23 is 190.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CBL & Associates Properties' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.33 to 36.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.51 vs. the industry median of 5.93, CBL & Associates Properties 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 REITs company?
The median FCF Yield % among REITs companies is 5.93, based on 942 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current FCF Yield % of 17.23 is 190.6% 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current FCF Yield % is 17.23, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 24.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBL & Associates Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.43, compared to a current price of $50.82 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 17.23, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 24.51 and 190.6% above the REITs industry median of 5.93. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), the current FCF Yield % is 17.23 as of Jun. 24, 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.82 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.43.
GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBL:
FCF Yield %: 17.23 (30% below median its 10-year median of 24.51)
GF Value™: $28.43 vs. price of $50.82 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.6% above the REITs median (#75 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBL & Associates Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company engages in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, open-air centers and other properties. CBL's sales predominantly derive from leasing arrangements with retail tenants. The company also generates revenue from management and development fees, as well as sales of its real estate assets. CBL expands its portfolio of assets through activities such as redevelopment, renovation, and expansion.
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