Smiths NewsCHIX:SNWSL +0.30%53 FCF Yield % is 31.72 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 25.89. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 94.05% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths News's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SNWSl'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.51 Med: 25.89 Max: 66.56
Current: 31.72
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Smiths News was 66.56%. The lowest was 9.51%. And the median was 25.89%.
CHIX:SNWSl's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 94.05% of 1026
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.615
vs CHIX:SNWSl: 31.72
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.
Smiths News FCF Yield % Related Terms
Smiths News FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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 Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News'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.
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a FCF Yield % of 31.72 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 25.89. Over the past decade, Smiths News' FCF Yield % has ranged from 9.51 to 66.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #61 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Smiths News' FCF Yield % too high?
Smiths News' current FCF Yield % of 31.72 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 25.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.51 to a high of 66.56. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.62. Smiths News' value of 31.72 is 1864.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #61 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' FCF Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #61 out of 1026 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Smiths News in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.62. Smiths News' value of 31.72 is 1864.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths News' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 9.51 to 66.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.89 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Smiths News 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.62, based on 1,026 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. Smiths News's current FCF Yield % of 31.72 is 1864.1% 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 Smiths News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current FCF Yield % is 31.72, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 25.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 31.72, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 25.89 and 1864.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.62. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current FCF Yield % is 31.72 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:
FCF Yield %: 31.72 (23% above median its 10-year median of 25.89)
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.67 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1864.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#61 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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