Cathay Pacific AirwaysHAM:CTY -0.93%80 FCF Yield % is 20.33 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 10.33. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.39. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks better than 86.55% 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways FCF Yield % Related Terms
Cathay Pacific Airways FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a FCF Yield % of 20.33 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #135 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' FCF Yield % too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current FCF Yield % of 20.33 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 10.33. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.45. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 20.33 is 356.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #135 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' FCF Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #135 out of 1004 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Cathay Pacific Airways in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.45. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 20.33 is 356.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.33 vs. the industry median of 4.45, Cathay Pacific Airways 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.45, based on 1,004 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current FCF Yield % of 20.33 is 356.9% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current FCF Yield % is 20.33, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 10.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a current FCF Yield % of 20.33. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.39, compared to a current price of €1.33 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 20.33, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 10.33 and 356.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.45. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY), the current FCF Yield % is 20.33 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.33 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.39.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTY:
FCF Yield %: 20.33 (97% above median its 10-year median of 10.33)
GF Value™: €1.39 vs. price of €1.33 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 356.9% above the Transportation median (#135 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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