Puma Alpha VCT (LSE:PUAL) FCF Yield %: -0.07 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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LSE:PUAL Puma Alpha VCT PLC LSE:PUAL
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What is Puma Alpha VCT FCF Yield %?

Puma Alpha VCT LSE:PUAL 33 FCF Yield % is -0.07 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PUAL with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Puma Alpha VCT ranks worse than 60.3% 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, Puma Alpha VCT's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £-0.02 Mil, and Market Cap is £30.89 Mil. Therefore, Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Yield % for today is -0.07%.

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

LSE:PUAL' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.35   Med: -4.46   Max: -0.07
Current: -0.07


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Puma Alpha VCT was -0.07%. The lowest was -8.35%. And the median was -4.46%.

LSE:PUAL's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
60.3% of 1509 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs LSE:PUAL: -0.07

Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 38.81%.


Puma Alpha VCT 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.


Puma Alpha VCT FCF Yield % Related Terms


Puma Alpha VCT FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Puma Alpha VCT'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.

Puma Alpha VCT FCF Yield % Chart

Puma Alpha VCT Annual Data
Trend Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.73 -5.47 -2.67 -6.94 -0.07

Puma Alpha VCT Semi-Annual Data
Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.01 -3.06 -10.75 3.00 -3.24

LSE:PUAL vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Puma Alpha VCT'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.


Puma Alpha VCT FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Yield % falls into.


LSE:PUAL
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Puma Alpha VCT 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.

Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-0.021 / 31.92297
=-0.07%

Puma Alpha VCT's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-0.517 * 2 / 31.92297
=-3.24%

* 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 -0.07 mean?
Puma Alpha VCT (LSE:PUAL) has a FCF Yield % of -0.07 as of Jul. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Puma Alpha VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Puma Alpha VCT ranks #910 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Yield % too high?
Puma Alpha VCT's current FCF Yield % is -0.07. Based on the distribution chart, Puma Alpha VCT ranks #910 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Puma Alpha VCT has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Puma Alpha VCT's FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Puma Alpha VCT ranks #910 out of 1509 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Puma Alpha VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. 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 2.14, 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. 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 Puma Alpha VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management 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. Puma Alpha VCT's current FCF Yield % is -0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puma Alpha VCT stock overvalued right now?
Puma Alpha VCT (LSE:PUAL) has a current FCF Yield % of -0.07. The current FCF Yield % is -0.07. Puma Alpha VCT's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Puma Alpha VCT (LSE:PUAL), the current FCF Yield % is -0.07 as of Jul. 27, 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.

Puma Alpha VCT Business Description

Address 57 St James\'s Street, Cassini House, London, GBR, SW1A 1LD
Puma Alpha VCT PLC is engaged in making investments in qualifying and non-qualifying holdings of shares or securities. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objective of proactively managing the assets of the fund with an emphasis on realising gains in the medium term and maximising distributions from capital gains and income generated from the Company's assets.
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