LesliesLESL +7.95%57 FCF Yield % is 3.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates LESL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Leslies ranks worse than 53.01% 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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Leslies FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leslies'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, Leslies'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.
Leslies FCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leslies's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leslies'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.
Leslies (LESL) has a FCF Yield % of 3.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Leslies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #598 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Leslies' FCF Yield % too high?
Leslies' current FCF Yield % of 3.13 is near median its 10-year median of 3.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.37. Leslies' value of 3.13 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leslies ranks #598 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' FCF Yield % compare to PTLE and NPT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Leslies ranks #598 out of 1128 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Leslies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.37. Leslies' value of 3.13 is 28.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 4.37, Leslies has consistently been below 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 4.37, based on 1,128 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. Leslies's current FCF Yield % of 3.13 is 28.4% below 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 Leslies and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leslies's current FCF Yield % is 3.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (LESL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.40, compared to a current price of $9.44 — trading 79.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 28.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.37. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Leslies (LESL), the current FCF Yield % is 3.13 as of Jun. 26, 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 Leslies (LESL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.44 is trading 79.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.40.
GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LESL:
FCF Yield %: 3.13 (near median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: $46.40 vs. price of $9.44 (79.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#598 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LESL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
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