FTAI (FTAI Aviation) FCF Yield %: -3.92 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd FTAI
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Price $221.22
GF Value $231.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FTAI Aviation FCF Yield %?

FTAI Aviation FTAI -1.12% 89 FCF Yield % is -3.92 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks worse than 73.54% 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, FTAI Aviation's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-891 Mil, and Market Cap is $22,722 Mil. Therefore, FTAI Aviation's FCF Yield % for today is -3.92%.

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

FTAI' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -135.63   Med: -30.36   Max: -3.15
Current: -3.92


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of FTAI Aviation was -3.15%. The lowest was -135.63%. And the median was -30.36%.

FTAI's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
73.54% of 359 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.01 vs FTAI: -3.92

FTAI Aviation's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -20.87%.


FTAI Aviation 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.


FTAI Aviation FCF Yield % Related Terms


FTAI Aviation FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FTAI Aviation'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.

FTAI Aviation FCF Yield % Chart

FTAI Aviation 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 -31.68 -48.87 -13.93 -9.10 -4.94

FTAI Aviation Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -8.88 -1.86 -7.10 -4.05 -2.87

FTAI vs WWD, ARXS, TXT: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.


FTAI Aviation FCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FTAI Aviation 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.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-997.256 / 20191.49505
=-4.94%

FTAI Aviation's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-198.897 * 4 / 27763.14125
=-2.87%

* 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 -3.92 mean?
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a FCF Yield % of -3.92 as of Aug. 06, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on FTAI Aviation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #264 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is FTAI Aviation's FCF Yield % too high?
FTAI Aviation's current FCF Yield % is -3.92. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #264 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's FCF Yield % compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #264 out of 359 companies for FCF Yield %. This places FTAI Aviation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.01, based on 359 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. 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current FCF Yield % is -3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.18, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -3.92. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current FCF Yield % is -3.92 as of Aug. 06, 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.18. GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FTAI:

  • FCF Yield %: -3.92
  • GF Value™: $231.18 vs. price of $221.22 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

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


FTAI Aviation Business Description

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Address 405 West 13th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10014
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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