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.
Canadian Solar FCF Yield % Related Terms
Canadian Solar FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Solar'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:CSIQN vs JKS, ARRY, TOYO: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Canadian Solar'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.
Canadian Solar FCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Canadian Solar's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Solar'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.
Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) has a FCF Yield % of -133.67 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #1026 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Canadian Solar's FCF Yield % too high?
Canadian Solar's current FCF Yield % is -133.67. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #1026 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Solar has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar's FCF Yield % compare to JKS and ARRY?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #1026 out of 1031 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Canadian Solar in the lower half of its industry. 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 Canadian Solar and its competitors. Canadian Solar's current FCF Yield % is -133.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN260.83, compared to a current price of MXN276.50 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -133.67. Canadian Solar's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN), the current FCF Yield % is -133.67 as of Jun. 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN276.50 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN260.83.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSIQN:
FCF Yield %: -133.67
GF Value™: MXN260.83 vs. price of MXN276.50 (6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CSIQN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Solar Inc is a Canadian solar technology and renewable energy company. It is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of battery energy storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. The company is organized in two segments: Manufacturing segment, comprising CS PowerTech, which focuses on manufacturing and sales of solar products, battery energy storage products, and other power technology products for the U.S. market and CSI Solar, which serves all other world-wide markets; and Recurrent Energy segment, which focuses on solar power and battery storage project development, asset sales, power services, and electricity revenue from its operating portfolio. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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