FortinetFRA:FO8 -1.33%92 FCF Yield % is 2.20 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:FO8 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,865 Software companies, Fortinet ranks better than 55.81% 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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Fortinet FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortinet'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.
FRA:FO8 vs SNPS, NET, CRWV: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Fortinet'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.
Fortinet FCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fortinet's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortinet'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.
Fortinet (FRA:FO8) has a FCF Yield % of 2.20 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Fortinet and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Fortinet's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.01 to 5.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #1266 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Fortinet's FCF Yield % too high?
Fortinet's current FCF Yield % of 2.20 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 5.94. The Software industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. Fortinet's value of 2.20 is 144.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #1266 out of 2865 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortinet has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortinet's FCF Yield % compare to SNPS and NET?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #1266 out of 2865 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Fortinet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. Fortinet's value of 2.20 is 144.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortinet's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.01 to 5.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Fortinet 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 Software company?
The median FCF Yield % among Software companies is 0.90, based on 2,865 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. Fortinet's current FCF Yield % of 2.20 is 144.4% 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 Fortinet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortinet's current FCF Yield % is 2.20, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortinet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet (FRA:FO8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.42, compared to a current price of €130.50 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.20, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 144.4% above the Software industry median of 0.90. Fortinet's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Fortinet (FRA:FO8), the current FCF Yield % is 2.20 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 Fortinet (FRA:FO8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €130.50 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.42.
GuruFocus considers Fortinet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FO8:
FCF Yield %: 2.20 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: €85.42 vs. price of €130.50 (52.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.4% above the Software median (#1266 of 2865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FO8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers across the world.
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