Airtel AfricaMEX:AAFN 39 FCF Yield % is 13.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 19.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:AAFN with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Africa ranks better than 79.25% 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 Airtel Africa's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AAFN'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 19.36 Max: 35482282.28
Current: 13.91
During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Airtel Africa was 35482282.28%. The lowest was 2.91%. And the median was 19.36%.
MEX:AAFN's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 79.25% of 371
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.53
vs MEX:AAFN: 13.91
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.
Airtel Africa FCF Yield % Related Terms
Airtel Africa FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa FCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) has a FCF Yield % of 13.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 19.36. Over the past decade, Airtel Africa's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.91 to 35,482,282.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #77 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Airtel Africa's FCF Yield % too high?
Airtel Africa's current FCF Yield % of 13.91 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 19.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 35,482,282.28. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Yield % is 5.53. Airtel Africa's value of 13.91 is 151.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #77 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's FCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #77 out of 371 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Airtel Africa in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.53. Airtel Africa's value of 13.91 is 151.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Airtel Africa's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.91 to 35,482,282.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.36 vs. the industry median of 5.53, Airtel Africa 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 5.53, based on 371 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. Airtel Africa's current FCF Yield % of 13.91 is 151.5% 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 Airtel Africa and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Africa's current FCF Yield % is 13.91, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 19.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) has a current FCF Yield % of 13.91. The current FCF Yield % is 13.91, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 19.36 and 151.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.53. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 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 Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN), the current FCF Yield % is 13.91 as of Jun. 25, 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.
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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