China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 53 FCF Yield % is 17.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 87100% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks better than 82.71% 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.
China Eastern Airlines FCF Yield % Related Terms
China Eastern Airlines 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 Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a FCF Yield % of 17.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. This is 87100% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #175 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' FCF Yield % too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current FCF Yield % of 17.44 is 87100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.42. China Eastern Airlines' value of 17.44 is 295% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #175 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' FCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #175 out of 1012 companies for FCF Yield %. This places China Eastern Airlines in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.42. China Eastern Airlines' value of 17.44 is 295% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 4.42, China Eastern Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.42, based on 1,012 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. China Eastern Airlines's current FCF Yield % of 17.44 is 295% 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines's current FCF Yield % is 17.44, which is 87100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.56, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 17.44, which is 87100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 295% above the Transportation industry median of 4.42. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current FCF Yield % is 17.44 as of Jun. 27, 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.56.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
FCF Yield %: 17.44 (87100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $0.56 vs. price of $0.47 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295% above the Transportation median (#175 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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