The MiddlebyFRA:MBY +1.37%83 FCF Yield % is 6.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 4.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €130.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,068 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks better than 81.98% 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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The Middleby FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby FCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby'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.
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) has a FCF Yield % of 6.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Middleby and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 4.81. Over the past decade, The Middleby's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.27 to 14.19. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #553 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is The Middleby's FCF Yield % too high?
The Middleby's current FCF Yield % of 6.41 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 4.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 14.19. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Yield % is 0.55. The Middleby's value of 6.41 is 1065.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #553 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's FCF Yield % compare to JBTM and XE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #553 out of 3068 companies for FCF Yield %. This places The Middleby in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.55. The Middleby's value of 6.41 is 1065.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Middleby's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.27 to 14.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.81 vs. the industry median of 0.55, The Middleby 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.55, based on 3,068 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. The Middleby's current FCF Yield % of 6.41 is 1065.5% 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 The Middleby and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby's current FCF Yield % is 6.41, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 4.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby (FRA:MBY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €130.89, compared to a current price of €148.00 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.41, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 4.81 and 1065.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.55. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY), the current FCF Yield % is 6.41 as of Jun. 27, 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €148.00 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €130.89.
GuruFocus considers The Middleby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBY:
FCF Yield %: 6.41 (33% above median its 10-year median of 4.81)
GF Value™: €130.89 vs. price of €148.00 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1065.5% above the Industrial Products median (#553 of 3068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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