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.
Heidelberg Materials AG FCF Yield % Related Terms
Heidelberg Materials AG FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG FCF Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a FCF Yield % of 5.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 7.73. Over the past decade, Heidelberg Materials AG's FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.25 to 22.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #155 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's FCF Yield % too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current FCF Yield % of 5.68 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 22.37. The Building Materials industry median FCF Yield % is 3.07. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 5.68 is 85% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #155 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's FCF Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #155 out of 407 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Heidelberg Materials AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.07. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 5.68 is 85% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberg Materials AG's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.25 to 22.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Heidelberg Materials AG 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 Building Materials company?
The median FCF Yield % among Building Materials companies is 3.07, based on 407 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current FCF Yield % of 5.68 is 85% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberg Materials AG's current FCF Yield % is 5.68, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a current FCF Yield % of 5.68. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,581.70, compared to a current price of MXN4,456.48 — trading 72.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.68, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 85% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.07. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN), the current FCF Yield % is 5.68 as of Jun. 24, 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,456.48 is trading 72.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HEIN:
FCF Yield %: 5.68 (27% below median its 10-year median of 7.73)
GF Value™: MXN2,581.70 vs. price of MXN4,456.48 (72.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85% above the Building Materials median (#155 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HEIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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