Cranswick (LSE:CWK) FCF Yield %: 3.63 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — Near Median


LSE:CWK Cranswick PLC LSE:CWK
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Price £56.10
GF Value £54.00
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What is Cranswick FCF Yield %?

Cranswick LSE:CWK -1.41% 97 FCF Yield % is 3.63 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates LSE:CWK with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,982 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cranswick ranks better than 56% 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, Cranswick's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £109 Mil, and Market Cap is £3,003 Mil. Therefore, Cranswick's FCF Yield % for today is 3.63%.

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

LSE:CWK' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 3.54   Max: 6.31
Current: 3.63


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Cranswick was 6.31%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 3.54%.

LSE:CWK's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
56% of 1982 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.135 vs LSE:CWK: 3.63

Cranswick's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.47%.


Cranswick 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.


Cranswick FCF Yield % Related Terms


Cranswick FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cranswick'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.

Cranswick FCF Yield % Chart

Cranswick Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.54 4.21 5.82 3.00 3.89

Cranswick Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 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 8.75 4.37 1.51 0.82 7.00

LSE:CWK vs KHC, GIS: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cranswick'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.


Cranswick FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cranswick's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cranswick 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.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=108.9 / 2799.096
=3.89%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=97.9 * 2 / 2799.096
=7.00%

* 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 3.63 mean?
Cranswick (LSE:CWK) has a FCF Yield % of 3.63 as of Jun. 30, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cranswick and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, Cranswick's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.43 to 6.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #872 out of 1982 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Cranswick's FCF Yield % too high?
Cranswick's current FCF Yield % of 3.63 is near median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 6.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Cranswick's value of 3.63 is 70% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #872 out of 1982 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cranswick has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cranswick's FCF Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #872 out of 1982 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Cranswick in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Cranswick's value of 3.63 is 70% above this benchmark. Historically, Cranswick's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.43 to 6.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Cranswick 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.14, based on 1,982 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. Cranswick's current FCF Yield % of 3.63 is 70% 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 Cranswick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cranswick's current FCF Yield % is 3.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cranswick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick (LSE:CWK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.00, compared to a current price of £56.10 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 70% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.14. Cranswick's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 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 Cranswick (LSE:CWK), the current FCF Yield % is 3.63 as of Jun. 30, 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 Cranswick (LSE:CWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £56.10 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £54.00. GuruFocus considers Cranswick to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CWK:

  • FCF Yield %: 3.63 (near median its 10-year median of 3.54)
  • GF Value™: £54.00 vs. price of £56.10 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#872 of 1982)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cranswick Business Description

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Address Ferriby Road, Crane Court, Hesslewood Country Office Park, East Yorkshire, Hessle, GBR, HU13 0PA
Cranswick PLC is a British supplier of fresh pork, sausages, and cooked meats through retail, food service, and manufacturing channels. The company operates through its food segment, which manufactures and supplies products to United Kingdom grocery retailers, the food-service sector, and other food producers. It has also started supplying pet food. Retail customers contribute about three-fourths of the company's total revenue, through retailers' own-label products. Cranswick's operations are focused on the production and supply of premium food products and are located in the U.K., with a small proportion of exports across continental Europe, and other parts of the world. The company is also engaged in pig-breeding and rearing operations.
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