CarrefourCHIX:CAP 72 FCF Yield % is 21.09 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 14.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Carrefour ranks better than 89.46% 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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Carrefour FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carrefour's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Carrefour's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Carrefour FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carrefour's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carrefour's FCF Yield % falls into.
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Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) has a FCF Yield % of 21.09 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Carrefour and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 14.43. Over the past decade, Carrefour's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.50 to 30.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #33 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Carrefour's FCF Yield % too high?
Carrefour's current FCF Yield % of 21.09 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 14.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 30.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.62. Carrefour's value of 21.09 is 482.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #33 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carrefour has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carrefour's FCF Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #33 out of 313 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Carrefour in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.62. Carrefour's value of 21.09 is 482.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Carrefour's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.50 to 30.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.43 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Carrefour 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 313 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. Carrefour's current FCF Yield % of 21.09 is 482.6% 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 Carrefour and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carrefour's current FCF Yield % is 21.09, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carrefour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.72, compared to a current price of €16.70 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 21.09, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 14.43 and 482.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Carrefour's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 Carrefour (CHIX:CAP), the current FCF Yield % is 21.09 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 Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.70 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.72.
GuruFocus considers Carrefour to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAP:
FCF Yield %: 21.09 (46% above median its 10-year median of 14.43)
GF Value™: €14.72 vs. price of €16.70 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 482.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#33 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1959, Carrefour is a multiformat retailer with operations in over 40 countries. Approximately 75% of sales stem from Europe and the rest from Latin America. In France, where Carrefour generates nearly 50% of its total revenue, the firm has a grocery market share of 22%, behind market leader E.Leclerc (24%), according to Kantar. Carrefour operates over 15,000 stores in hypermarket, supermarket, convenience store, and discount store formats. In 2024, Carrefour completed the acquisition of the Cora and Match banners from Louis Delhaize group for an enterprise value of EUR 1.05 billion.
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