Ryanair HoldingsCHIX:RYAI 89 FCF Yield % is 6.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks better than 59.09% 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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Ryanair Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a FCF Yield % of 6.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #414 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 6.40 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.18. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.34. Ryanair Holdings' value of 6.40 is 47.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #414 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #414 out of 1012 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Ryanair Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.34. Ryanair Holdings' value of 6.40 is 47.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 4.34, Ryanair Holdings 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 4.34, 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. Ryanair Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 6.40 is 47.6% 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryanair Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 6.40, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.84, compared to a current price of €25.78 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.40, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 47.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.34. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current FCF Yield % is 6.40 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.78 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.84.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
FCF Yield %: 6.40 (53% above median its 10-year median of 4.18)
GF Value™: €23.84 vs. price of €25.78 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% above the Transportation median (#414 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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