Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) FCF Yield %: 3.70 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 43% Above Median


LSE:MRC Mercantile Investment Trust (The) PLC LSE:MRC
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What is Mercantile Investment Trust (The) FCF Yield %?

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) LSE:MRC +0.73% 51 FCF Yield % is 3.70 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) 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, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £65.3 Mil, and Market Cap is £1,763.1 Mil. Therefore, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % for today is 3.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MRC' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 2.59   Max: 4.21
Current: 3.7


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Mercantile Investment Trust (The) was 4.21%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 2.59%.

LSE:MRC's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
56% of 1509 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.18 vs LSE:MRC: 3.70

Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 27.49%.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) 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.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) FCF Yield % Related Terms


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'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.

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) FCF Yield % Chart

Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Annual Data
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FCF Yield %
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Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MRC vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'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.


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % falls into.


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Mercantile Investment Trust (The) 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.

Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=65.32 / 1826.6719
=3.58%

Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=28.89 * 2 / 1826.6719
=3.16%

* 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 3.70 mean?
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) has a FCF Yield % of 3.70 as of Jul. 04, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Mercantile Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.91 to 4.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks #664 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % too high?
Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current FCF Yield % of 3.70 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 4.21. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.18. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s value of 3.70 is 69.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks #664 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks #664 out of 1509 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Mercantile Investment Trust (The) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.18. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s value of 3.70 is 69.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.91 to 4.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) 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 an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.18, based on 1,509 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. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current FCF Yield % of 3.70 is 69.7% 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current FCF Yield % is 3.70, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.21, compared to a current price of £2.77 — trading 61.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.70, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 69.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.18. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC), the current FCF Yield % is 3.70 as of Jul. 04, 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.77 is trading 61.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.21. GuruFocus considers Mercantile Investment Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MRC:

  • FCF Yield %: 3.70 (43% above median its 10-year median of 2.59)
  • GF Value™: £7.21 vs. price of £2.77 (61.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.7% above the Asset Management median (#664 of 1509)

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


Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Business Description

Address 60 Victoria Embankment, London, GBR, EC4Y 0JP
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) PLC is an investment trust managed by JP Morgan Funds Limited. It aims to achieve capital growth through investing in a diversified portfolio of UK medium and smaller companies. The trust's investment portfolio consists of securities of companies from various sectors such as Consumer Services, Financials, Industrial, Technology, Health Care, Basic Materials, Telecommunications, Utilities, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas.
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