CardlyticsCDLX +0.37%37 FCF Yield % is -11.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CDLX with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Media - Diversified companies, Cardlytics ranks worse than 79.57% 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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Cardlytics FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardlytics'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Cardlytics'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.
Cardlytics FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cardlytics's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardlytics'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.
Cardlytics (CDLX) has a FCF Yield % of -11.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cardlytics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardlytics ranks #822 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Cardlytics' FCF Yield % too high?
Cardlytics' current FCF Yield % is -11.54. Based on the distribution chart, Cardlytics ranks #822 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardlytics has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardlytics' FCF Yield % compare to SWAG and WIMI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cardlytics ranks #822 out of 1033 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Cardlytics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.52. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.52, based on 1,033 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 Cardlytics and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardlytics's current FCF Yield % is -11.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardlytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardlytics (CDLX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.70, compared to a current price of $5.42 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -11.54. Cardlytics' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Cardlytics (CDLX), the current FCF Yield % is -11.54 as of Jun. 25, 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 Cardlytics (CDLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardlytics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.42 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.70.
GuruFocus considers Cardlytics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CDLX:
FCF Yield %: -11.54
GF Value™: $18.70 vs. price of $5.42 (71% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardlytics Inc is a commerce media platform that is designed to make commerce smarter and rewarding for everyone. At the core of its commerce media platform is the financial media network that it runs within its partners' digital channels, which includes online and mobile applications (the Cardlytics platform). Additionally, it operates an identity resolution platform that utilizes point-of-sale (POS) data, including product-level purchase data, to enable marketers to perform analytics and targeted loyalty marketing and also measure the impact of their marketing (the Bridg platform). It operates in three segments: the Cardlytics platform in the U.S.; the Cardlytics platform in the U.K.; and the Bridg platform. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Cardlytics platform.
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