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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.
Covestro AG FCF Yield % Related Terms
Covestro AG FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Covestro AG'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Covestro AG'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.
Covestro AG FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Covestro AG's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covestro AG'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.
Covestro AG (CVVTF) has a FCF Yield % of -2.25 as of Aug. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Covestro AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #1119 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Covestro AG's FCF Yield % too high?
Covestro AG's current FCF Yield % is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #1119 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Covestro AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covestro AG's FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #1119 out of 1606 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Covestro AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.16. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.16, based on 1,606 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. 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 Covestro AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covestro AG's current FCF Yield % is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covestro AG stock overvalued right now?
Covestro AG (CVVTF) has a current FCF Yield % of -2.25. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.04, compared to a current price of $65.10 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -2.25. Covestro AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Covestro AG (CVVTF), the current FCF Yield % is -2.25 as of Aug. 02, 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 Covestro AG (CVVTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.10 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.04.
Key valuation signals for CVVTF:
FCF Yield %: -2.25
GF Value™: $52.04 vs. price of $65.10 (25.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVVTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covestro AG is a player in the polymer materials field. The firm is engaged in polyurethanes and polycarbonates products. It also has a sizable speciality chemicals business that is focused on coatings and adhesives. Demand for the company's products is driven by cyclical end markets, such as automotive, construction, and furniture. The company's segment includes Performance Materials and Solutions & Specialties. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Solutions & Specialties segment. The Solutions & Specialties segment includes six business entities: Engineering Plastics; Coatings & Adhesives; Tailored Urethanes; Thermoplastic Polyurethanes; Specialty Films; and Elastomers.
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