Applied MaterialsMEX:AMAT +10.30%84 FCF Yield % is 1.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates MEX:AMAT with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,716.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks better than 66.44% 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.
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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Applied Materials FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Materials'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.
MEX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials'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.
Applied Materials FCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials'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.
Applied Materials (MEX:AMAT) has a FCF Yield % of 1.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, Applied Materials' FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.00 to 10.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #346 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Applied Materials' FCF Yield % too high?
Applied Materials' current FCF Yield % of 1.01 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.58. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #346 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' FCF Yield % compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #346 out of 1031 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Applied Materials in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Applied Materials' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.00 to 10.58 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current FCF Yield % is 1.01, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (MEX:AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,716.26, compared to a current price of MXN11,400.00 — trading 206.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.01, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Applied Materials (MEX:AMAT), the current FCF Yield % is 1.01 as of Jun. 26, 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 Applied Materials (MEX:AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN11,400.00 is trading 206.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,716.26.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AMAT:
FCF Yield %: 1.01 (81% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: MXN3,716.26 vs. price of MXN11,400.00 (206.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AMAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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