Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 FCF Yield % is 3.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 3.57. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 51.6% 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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Famous Brands FCF Yield % Historical Data
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For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Famous Brands FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
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Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a FCF Yield % of 3.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #161 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Famous Brands' FCF Yield % too high?
Famous Brands' current FCF Yield % of 3.24 is near median its 10-year median of 3.57. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.34. Famous Brands' value of 3.24 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #161 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' FCF Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #161 out of 312 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.34. Famous Brands' value of 3.24 is 3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.57 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Famous Brands has consistently been below 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 3.34, based on 312 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. Famous Brands's current FCF Yield % of 3.24 is 3% below 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current FCF Yield % is 3.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.57 and 3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.34. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current FCF Yield % is 3.24 as of Jun. 24, 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
FCF Yield %: 3.24 (near median its 10-year median of 3.57)
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#161 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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