DLX (Deluxe) FCF Yield %: 16.57 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 57% Above Median


DLX Deluxe Corp DLX
69 GF Score
Price $23.50
GF Value $18.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Deluxe FCF Yield %?

Deluxe DLX +3.75% 69 FCF Yield % is 16.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 10.57. GuruFocus rates DLX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Conglomerates companies, Deluxe ranks better than 82.42% 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.

As of today, Deluxe's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $178 Mil, and Market Cap is $1,076 Mil. Therefore, Deluxe's FCF Yield % for today is 16.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Deluxe's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

DLX' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.88   Med: 10.57   Max: 27.73
Current: 16.57


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Deluxe was 27.73%. The lowest was 4.88%. And the median was 10.57%.

DLX's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
82.42% of 563 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.43 vs DLX: 16.57

Deluxe's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.07%.


Deluxe FCF Yield % Explanation

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.


Deluxe FCF Yield % Related Terms


Deluxe FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deluxe'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.

Deluxe FCF Yield % Chart

Deluxe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.42 11.85 10.41 9.99 17.44

Deluxe Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.74 15.58 20.15 31.58 8.68

DLX vs AIAI, CODI, TTI: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe'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.


Deluxe FCF Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deluxe's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deluxe's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Deluxe FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Deluxe's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=175.3 / 1005.02864
=17.44%

Deluxe's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=27.3 * 4 / 1258.41276
=8.68%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 16.57 mean?
Deluxe (DLX) has a FCF Yield % of 16.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 10.57. Over the past decade, Deluxe's FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.88 to 27.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #99 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Deluxe's FCF Yield % too high?
Deluxe's current FCF Yield % of 16.57 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 10.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 27.73. The Conglomerates industry median FCF Yield % is 2.43. Deluxe's value of 16.57 is 581.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #99 out of 563 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's FCF Yield % compare to AIAI and CODI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #99 out of 563 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Deluxe in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.43. Deluxe's value of 16.57 is 581.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Deluxe's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.88 to 27.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.57 vs. the industry median of 2.43, Deluxe 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 Conglomerates company?
The median FCF Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 2.43, based on 563 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. Deluxe's current FCF Yield % of 16.57 is 581.9% 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 Deluxe and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deluxe's current FCF Yield % is 16.57, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 10.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe (DLX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.38, compared to a current price of $23.50 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 16.57, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 10.57 and 581.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.43. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Deluxe (DLX), the current FCF Yield % is 16.57 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 Deluxe (DLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.50 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.38. GuruFocus considers Deluxe to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DLX:

  • FCF Yield %: 16.57 (57% above median its 10-year median of 10.57)
  • GF Value™: $18.38 vs. price of $23.50 (27.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 581.9% above the Conglomerates median (#99 of 563)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deluxe Business Description

Other Exchanges DL8:Germany
Address 801 S. Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402-2807
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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