Hercules (LSE:HERC) FCF Yield %: 18.04 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — Near Median


LSE:HERC Hercules PLC LSE:HERC
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GF Value £0.43
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What is Hercules FCF Yield %?

Hercules LSE:HERC 56 FCF Yield % is 18.04 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 17.81. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks better than 86.95% 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, Hercules's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £3.8 Mil, and Market Cap is £21.2 Mil. Therefore, Hercules's FCF Yield % for today is 18.04%.

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

LSE:HERC' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.02   Med: 17.81   Max: 42.32
Current: 18.04


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Hercules was 42.32%. The lowest was -37.02%. And the median was 17.81%.

LSE:HERC's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
86.95% of 1088 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.705 vs LSE:HERC: 18.04

Hercules's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.07%.


Hercules 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.


Hercules FCF Yield % Related Terms


Hercules FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hercules'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.

Hercules FCF Yield % Chart

Hercules Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -18.97 22.12 17.58 27.67

Hercules Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Sep18 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 43.05 8.85 5.42 47.65 -21.58

LSE:HERC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.


Hercules FCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hercules 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.

Hercules's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=7.916 / 28.60803
=27.67%

Hercules'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 * 2 / 27.80217
=-21.58%

* 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 18.04 mean?
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a FCF Yield % of 18.04 as of Jul. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #142 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Hercules' FCF Yield % too high?
Hercules' current FCF Yield % of 18.04 is near median its 10-year median of 17.81. The Business Services industry median FCF Yield % is 3.71. Hercules' value of 18.04 is 386.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #142 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' FCF Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #142 out of 1088 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Hercules in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.71. Hercules' value of 18.04 is 386.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.81 vs. the industry median of 3.71, Hercules 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 Business Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.71, based on 1,088 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. Hercules's current FCF Yield % of 18.04 is 386.9% 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current FCF Yield % is 18.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 18.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.81 and 386.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.71. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current FCF Yield % is 18.04 as of Jul. 01, 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43. GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:

  • FCF Yield %: 18.04 (near median its 10-year median of 17.81)
  • GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.26 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 386.9% above the Business Services median (#142 of 1088)

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


Hercules Business Description

Address Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Lakeside Business Park, Hercules Court, Cirencester, GBR, GL7 5XZ
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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