CochlearCHEOF +5.20%62 FCF Yield % is 2.14 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates CHEOF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Cochlear ranks better than 65.61% 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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Cochlear FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cochlear's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Medical Devices subindustry, Cochlear's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Cochlear FCF Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Cochlear's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cochlear'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.
Cochlear (CHEOF) has a FCF Yield % of 2.14 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cochlear and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Cochlear ranks #294 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Cochlear's FCF Yield % too high?
Cochlear's current FCF Yield % of 2.14 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Based on the distribution chart, Cochlear ranks #294 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cochlear has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cochlear's FCF Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Cochlear ranks #294 out of 855 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Cochlear in the upper half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. 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 Cochlear and its competitors. Cochlear's current FCF Yield % is 2.14, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cochlear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cochlear (CHEOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $209.50, compared to a current price of $79.48 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.14, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Cochlear's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Cochlear (CHEOF), the current FCF Yield % is 2.14 as of Jun. 28, 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 Cochlear (CHEOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cochlear stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $79.48 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.50.
GuruFocus considers Cochlear to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHEOF:
FCF Yield %: 2.14 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: $209.50 vs. price of $79.48 (62.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cochlear is the leading cochlear implant device manufacturer, with around 60% global market share. Developed markets contribute 80% of group revenue, where cochlear implants are the standard of care for children with severe-to-profound hearing loss. The company also actively targets the growing cohort of seniors in developed markets. Tender-oriented emerging markets contribute the remaining 20% of group revenue. Main products include cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, and associated sound processors. In fiscal 2025, 49% of revenue came from the Americas, 34% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and 18% from the Asia-Pacific segment.
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