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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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Shake Shack FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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:0L5R vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack FCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) has a FCF Yield % of 0.69 as of Jul. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #264 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Shake Shack's FCF Yield % too high?
Shake Shack's current FCF Yield % is 0.69. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.97. Shake Shack's value of 0.69 is 86.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #264 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's FCF Yield % compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #264 out of 362 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.97. Shake Shack's value of 0.69 is 86.1% below this benchmark. 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 Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.97, based on 362 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. Shake Shack's current FCF Yield % of 0.69 is 86.1% below 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current FCF Yield % is 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.74, compared to a current price of $56.68 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 0.69 and 86.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.97. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R), the current FCF Yield % is 0.69 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.
Is Shake Shack (LTS:0L5R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.68 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.74.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0L5R:
FCF Yield %: 0.69
GF Value™: $120.74 vs. price of $56.68 (53.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% below the Restaurants median (#264 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0L5R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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