Hill & SmithLSE:HILS 89 FCF Yield % is 4.77 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:HILS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, Hill & Smith ranks better than 60.38% 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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Hill & Smith FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hill & Smith's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hill & Smith'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.
Hill & Smith FCF Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hill & Smith's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hill & Smith'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.
Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS) has a FCF Yield % of 4.77 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hill & Smith and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Hill & Smith's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.86 to 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #706 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Hill & Smith's FCF Yield % too high?
Hill & Smith's current FCF Yield % of 4.77 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 8.03. The Construction industry median FCF Yield % is 2.33. Hill & Smith's value of 4.77 is 105.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #706 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hill & Smith has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hill & Smith's FCF Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #706 out of 1782 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Hill & Smith in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.33. Hill & Smith's value of 4.77 is 105.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hill & Smith's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.86 to 8.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Hill & Smith 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Yield % among Construction companies is 2.33, based on 1,782 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. Hill & Smith's current FCF Yield % of 4.77 is 105.2% 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 Hill & Smith and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hill & Smith's current FCF Yield % is 4.77, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hill & Smith stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.34, compared to a current price of £27.60 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.77, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 105.2% above the Construction industry median of 2.33. Hill & Smith's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS), the current FCF Yield % is 4.77 as of Jun. 28, 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 Hill & Smith (LSE:HILS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £27.60 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.34.
GuruFocus considers Hill & Smith to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HILS:
FCF Yield %: 4.77 (18% above median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: £20.34 vs. price of £27.60 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.2% above the Construction median (#706 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HILS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hill & Smith PLC creates sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. It is organized into three segments namely: The US Engineered Solutions segment comprises all U.S operating companies excluding Galvanizing Services; the UK & India Engineered Solutions segment comprises all UK operating companies and India, excluding Galvanizing Services; and the Galvanizing Services segment contains a group of companies supplying galvanizing and related materials coating services. It derives maximum revenue from US Engineered Solutions segment. Geographically, the company operates in UK, Rest of Europe, North America, The Middle East, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world. It generates maximum revenue from North America.
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