Central SecuritiesCET -0.79%49 FCF Yield % is 3.08 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Asset Management companies, Central Securities ranks better than 53.31% 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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Central Securities FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Securities'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 Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities'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.
Central Securities FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities'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.
Central Securities (CET) has a FCF Yield % of 3.08 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.20. Over the past decade, Central Securities' FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.42 to 7.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #706 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Central Securities' FCF Yield % too high?
Central Securities' current FCF Yield % of 3.08 is near median its 10-year median of 3.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 7.50. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.19. Central Securities' value of 3.08 is 40.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #706 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' FCF Yield % compare to ECAT and DXYZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #706 out of 1512 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Central Securities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.19. Central Securities' value of 3.08 is 40.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Securities' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.42 to 7.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Central Securities 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 Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.19, based on 1,512 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. Central Securities's current FCF Yield % of 3.08 is 40.6% 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 Central Securities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Securities's current FCF Yield % is 3.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities (CET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.47, compared to a current price of $51.70 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 40.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.19. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Central Securities (CET), the current FCF Yield % is 3.08 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 Central Securities (CET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.70 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.47.
GuruFocus considers Central Securities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CET:
FCF Yield %: 3.08 (near median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: $48.47 vs. price of $51.70 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% above the Asset Management median (#706 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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