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Lewis GroupJSE:LEW +0.42%93 FCF Yield % is 8.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 17.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 65.96% 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.
Lewis Group FCF Yield % Related Terms
Lewis Group FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group FCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a FCF Yield % of 8.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 17.37. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 7.08 to 54.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #383 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Lewis Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Lewis Group's current FCF Yield % of 8.90 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 17.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.08 to a high of 54.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.32. Lewis Group's value of 8.90 is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #383 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's FCF Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #383 out of 1125 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Lewis Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.32. Lewis Group's value of 8.90 is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 7.08 to 54.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.37 vs. the industry median of 4.32, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.32, based on 1,125 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. Lewis Group's current FCF Yield % of 8.90 is 106% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current FCF Yield % is 8.90, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 17.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.90, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 17.37 and 106% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.32. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current FCF Yield % is 8.90 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
FCF Yield %: 8.90 (49% below median its 10-year median of 17.37)
GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#383 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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