Lumen TechnologiesLTS:0HVP 47 FCF Yield % is 6.07 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 20.01. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HVP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks better than 51.63% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HVP'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.25 Med: 20.01 Max: 71.64
Current: 6.07
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Lumen Technologies was 71.64%. The lowest was -81.25%. And the median was 20.01%.
LTS:0HVP's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 51.63% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.655
vs LTS:0HVP: 6.07
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.
Lumen Technologies FCF Yield % Related Terms
Lumen Technologies FCF Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
LTS:0HVP vs GSAT, IRDM, LBRDA: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies FCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) has a FCF Yield % of 6.07 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 20.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #178 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Lumen Technologies' FCF Yield % too high?
Lumen Technologies' current FCF Yield % of 6.07 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 20.01. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Yield % is 5.66. Lumen Technologies' value of 6.07 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #178 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' FCF Yield % compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #178 out of 368 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Lumen Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.66. Lumen Technologies' value of 6.07 is 7.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.01 vs. the industry median of 5.66, Lumen Technologies 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.66, based on 368 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. Lumen Technologies's current FCF Yield % of 6.07 is 7.3% 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current FCF Yield % is 6.07, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 20.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.28, compared to a current price of $7.88 — trading 84.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.07, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 20.01 and 7.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.66. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP), the current FCF Yield % is 6.07 as of Jul. 02, 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.88 is trading 84.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.28.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HVP:
FCF Yield %: 6.07 (70% below median its 10-year median of 20.01)
GF Value™: $4.28 vs. price of $7.88 (84.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#178 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HVP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
47GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LTS:0HVP
FCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LTS:0HVP has been successfully added to your 
