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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.
Kobe Bussan Co FCF Yield % Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan Co'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan Co'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.
Kobe Bussan Co FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan Co'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.
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a FCF Yield % of 5.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #135 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.60. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.96. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 5.60 is 41.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #135 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's FCF Yield % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #135 out of 315 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Kobe Bussan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.96. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 5.60 is 41.4% above this benchmark. 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 - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.96, based on 315 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.60 is 41.4% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current FCF Yield % of 5.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.60 and 41.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.96. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current FCF Yield % is 5.60 as of Jul. 16, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
FCF Yield %: 5.60
GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#135 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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