Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) FCF Yield %: -21.10 (As of Sep. 12, 2026)

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HKSE:00953 Shaw Brothers Holdings Ltd HKSE:00953
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Price HK$0.17
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What is Shaw Brothers Holdings FCF Yield %?

Shaw Brothers Holdings HKSE:00953 +1.18% 30 FCF Yield % is -21.10 as of Sep. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00953 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Media - Diversified companies, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks worse than 84.72% 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, Shaw Brothers Holdings's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is HK$-51.2 Mil, and Market Cap is HK$242.8 Mil. Therefore, Shaw Brothers Holdings's FCF Yield % for today is -21.10%.

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

HKSE:00953' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.74   Med: -6.41   Max: 97.77
Current: -21.1


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Shaw Brothers Holdings was 97.77%. The lowest was -35.74%. And the median was -6.41%.

HKSE:00953's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
84.72% of 1021 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs HKSE:00953: -21.10

Shaw Brothers Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -33.45%.


Shaw Brothers Holdings 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.


Shaw Brothers Holdings FCF Yield % Related Terms


Shaw Brothers Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shaw Brothers Holdings'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.

Shaw Brothers Holdings FCF Yield % Chart

Shaw Brothers Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Shaw Brothers Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -12.50 9.70 -17.96 -39.59 -8.22

HKSE:00953 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Shaw Brothers Holdings'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.


Shaw Brothers Holdings FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shaw Brothers Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shaw Brothers Holdings's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Shaw Brothers Holdings 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.

Shaw Brothers Holdings's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-51.58 / 425.883
=-12.11%

Shaw Brothers Holdings's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-17.495 * 2 / 425.883
=-8.22%

* 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 -21.10 mean?
Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) has a FCF Yield % of -21.10 as of Sep. 12, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Shaw Brothers Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks #865 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Shaw Brothers Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Shaw Brothers Holdings' current FCF Yield % is -21.10. Based on the distribution chart, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks #865 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shaw Brothers Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shaw Brothers Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shaw Brothers Holdings ranks #865 out of 1021 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Shaw Brothers Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.39. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.39, based on 1,021 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 Shaw Brothers Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shaw Brothers Holdings's current FCF Yield % is -21.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shaw Brothers Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -21.10. Shaw Brothers Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953), the current FCF Yield % is -21.10 as of Sep. 12, 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 Shaw Brothers Holdings (HKSE:00953) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shaw Brothers Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers Shaw Brothers Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00953:

  • FCF Yield %: -21.10
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.17 (41% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shaw Brothers Holdings Business Description

Address 25 Westlands Road, Suite 1706, 17th Floor, Berkshire House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Shaw Brothers Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Films, drama, and non-drama, and Artiste and event management that provides artiste and event management services. It generates maximum revenue from the Films, drama, and non-drama segment that includes investments, productions, and distribution of films, drama and non-drama. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and also has its presence in Hong Kong and other countries.
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