Cavendish (LSE:CAV) FCF Yield %: 9.85 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 88% Above Median

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What is Cavendish FCF Yield %?

Cavendish LSE:CAV FCF Yield % is 9.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 5.24. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 811 Capital Markets companies, Cavendish ranks better than 78.55% 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, Cavendish's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £3.06 Mil, and Market Cap is £31.06 Mil. Therefore, Cavendish's FCF Yield % for today is 9.85%.

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

LSE:CAV' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.29   Med: 5.24   Max: 34.38
Current: 9.85


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Cavendish was 34.38%. The lowest was -99.29%. And the median was 5.24%.

LSE:CAV's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
78.55% of 811 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.01 vs LSE:CAV: 9.85

Cavendish's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.79%.


Cavendish 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.


Cavendish FCF Yield % Related Terms


Cavendish FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cavendish'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.

Cavendish FCF Yield % Chart

Cavendish Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.22 -53.32 4.90 23.10 10.41

Cavendish Semi-Annual Data
Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 59.82 -12.94 61.00 0.00 20.83

LSE:CAV vs MS, GS, SCHW: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Cavendish'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.


Cavendish FCF Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Cavendish's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cavendish's FCF Yield % falls into.



Cavendish 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.

Cavendish's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=3.059 / 29.37655
=10.41%

Cavendish's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=3.059 * 2 / 29.37655
=20.83%

* 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 9.85 mean?
Cavendish (LSE:CAV) has a FCF Yield % of 9.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cavendish and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #174 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Cavendish's FCF Yield % too high?
Cavendish's current FCF Yield % of 9.85 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 5.24. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. Cavendish's value of 9.85 is 98400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #174 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Cavendish's FCF Yield % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #174 out of 811 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Cavendish in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. Cavendish's value of 9.85 is 98400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Cavendish 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 Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Yield % among Capital Markets companies is 0.01, based on 811 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. Cavendish's current FCF Yield % of 9.85 is 98400% 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 Cavendish and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cavendish's current FCF Yield % is 9.85, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cavendish stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cavendish (LSE:CAV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.09 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 9.85, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 98400% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.01. 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 Cavendish (LSE:CAV), the current FCF Yield % is 9.85 as of Jul. 19, 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.

Cavendish Business Description

Address 1 Bartholomew Close, London, GBR, EC1A 7BL
Cavendish PLC is engaged in providing financial and advisory services to its clients in the public and private capital markets. It provides services in equity capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, and private growth capital. Its is providing clients with access to equity, debt, and alternative financing, as well as offering cross-border M&A advice.