Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) FCF Yield %: 3.61 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 22% Below Median


FRA:VAI Vail Resorts Inc FRA:VAI
70 GF Score
Price €118.00
GF Value €155.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vail Resorts FCF Yield %?

Vail Resorts FRA:VAI +0.85% 70 FCF Yield % is 3.61 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:VAI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Travel & Leisure companies, Vail Resorts ranks better than 50.53% 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, Vail Resorts's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €150 Mil, and Market Cap is €4,169 Mil. Therefore, Vail Resorts's FCF Yield % for today is 3.61%.

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

FRA:VAI' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 4.61   Max: 8.63
Current: 3.61


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Vail Resorts was 8.63%. The lowest was 1.30%. And the median was 4.61%.

FRA:VAI's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
50.53% of 855 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.38 vs FRA:VAI: 3.61

Vail Resorts's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -2.34%.


Vail Resorts 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.


Vail Resorts FCF Yield % Related Terms


Vail Resorts FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vail Resorts'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.

Vail Resorts FCF Yield % Chart

Vail Resorts Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.33 5.49 3.61 5.50 5.74

Vail Resorts Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 6.40 -16.21 18.68 16.36 -2.63

FRA:VAI vs HGV, RRR, CZR: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Vail Resorts'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.


Vail Resorts FCF Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vail Resorts's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vail Resorts 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.

Vail Resorts's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=273.965 / 4772.705
=5.74%

Vail Resorts's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-24.145 * 4 / 3670.199
=-2.63%

* 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 3.61 mean?
Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) has a FCF Yield % of 3.61 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vail Resorts and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.61. Over the past decade, Vail Resorts' FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.30 to 8.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #423 out of 855 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Vail Resorts' FCF Yield % too high?
Vail Resorts' current FCF Yield % of 3.61 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 8.63. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Yield % is 3.38. Vail Resorts' value of 3.61 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #423 out of 855 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vail Resorts has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vail Resorts' FCF Yield % compare to HGV and RRR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #423 out of 855 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Vail Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.38. Vail Resorts' value of 3.61 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Vail Resorts' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.30 to 8.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Vail Resorts 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.38, based on 855 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. Vail Resorts's current FCF Yield % of 3.61 is 6.8% 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 Vail Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vail Resorts's current FCF Yield % is 3.61, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vail Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.16, compared to a current price of €118.00 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.61, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 6.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.38. Vail Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI), the current FCF Yield % is 3.61 as of Jul. 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 Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vail Resorts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €118.00 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €155.16. GuruFocus considers Vail Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VAI:

  • FCF Yield %: 3.61 (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.61)
  • GF Value™: €155.16 vs. price of €118.00 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#423 of 855)

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


Vail Resorts Business Description

Other Exchanges MTN:USAMTN:Mexico0LK3:UK
Address 390 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
Vail Resorts Inc Bhd is a resorts and casinos company that operates mountain resorts and ski areas. The company has three business segments that include Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates numerous ski resort properties that offer a variety of winter and summer activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. The Lodging segment owns and operates hotels and condominiums. The Real Estate segment owns, develops, and leases real estate, typically near its other properties. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue within the United States.
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