Crown HoldingsCCK +0.96%78 FCF Yield % is 8.09 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates CCK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 400 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 72.5% 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.
Crown Holdings FCF Yield % Related Terms
Crown Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Crown Holdings'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings FCF Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings (CCK) has a FCF Yield % of 8.09 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #110 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Crown Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Crown Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 8.09 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.76. The Packaging & Containers industry median FCF Yield % is 2.92. Crown Holdings' value of 8.09 is 177.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #110 out of 400 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #110 out of 400 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Crown Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.92. Crown Holdings' value of 8.09 is 177.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Crown Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median FCF Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.92, based on 400 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. Crown Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 8.09 is 177.5% 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 8.09, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (CCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.46, compared to a current price of $110.01 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.09, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 177.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.92. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (CCK), the current FCF Yield % is 8.09 as of Jun. 26, 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 Crown Holdings (CCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.01 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.46.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCK:
FCF Yield %: 8.09 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: $101.46 vs. price of $110.01 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 177.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#110 of 400)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
78GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CCK
FCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CCK has been successfully added to your 
