HealthStreamHSTM +1.75%86 FCF Yield % is 4.27 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthStream ranks better than 61.95% 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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HealthStream FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HealthStream'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 Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream'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.
HealthStream FCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream'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.
HealthStream (HSTM) has a FCF Yield % of 4.27 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on HealthStream and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, HealthStream's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #261 out of 686 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is HealthStream's FCF Yield % too high?
HealthStream's current FCF Yield % of 4.27 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 5.57. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Yield % is 1.89. HealthStream's value of 4.27 is 125.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #261 out of 686 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's FCF Yield % compare to PHR and TALK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #261 out of 686 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts HealthStream in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.89. HealthStream's value of 4.27 is 125.9% above this benchmark. Historically, HealthStream's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 5.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 1.89, HealthStream 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.89, based on 686 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. HealthStream's current FCF Yield % of 4.27 is 125.9% 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 HealthStream and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthStream's current FCF Yield % is 4.27, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.72, compared to a current price of $26.12 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.27, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 125.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.89. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 HealthStream (HSTM), the current FCF Yield % is 4.27 as of Jun. 25, 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.12 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.72.
GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTM:
FCF Yield %: 4.27 (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: $30.72 vs. price of $26.12 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#261 of 686)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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