GlobalDataGLDAF -1.44%86 FCF Yield % is 6.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates GLDAF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,087 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 65.5% 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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GlobalData FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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 Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData'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.
GlobalData FCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalData'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.
GlobalData (GLDAF) has a FCF Yield % of 6.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, GlobalData's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.17 to 8.39. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #375 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is GlobalData's FCF Yield % too high?
GlobalData's current FCF Yield % of 6.76 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 8.39. The Business Services industry median FCF Yield % is 3.63. GlobalData's value of 6.76 is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #375 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's FCF Yield % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #375 out of 1087 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts GlobalData in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.63. GlobalData's value of 6.76 is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalData's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.17 to 8.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 3.63, GlobalData 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.63, based on 1,087 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. GlobalData's current FCF Yield % of 6.76 is 86.2% 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 GlobalData and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalData's current FCF Yield % is 6.76, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (GLDAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.52, compared to a current price of $1.37 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.76, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 86.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.63. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 GlobalData (GLDAF), the current FCF Yield % is 6.76 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 GlobalData (GLDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.37 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.52.
GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GLDAF:
FCF Yield %: 6.76 (162% above median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: $2.52 vs. price of $1.37 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Business Services median (#375 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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