The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 74 FCF Yield % is 5.10 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,649.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks better than 62.99% 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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The Hershey Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hershey Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co'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.
The Hershey Co FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co'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.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a FCF Yield % of 5.10 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, The Hershey Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.54 to 6.35. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #734 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is The Hershey Co's FCF Yield % too high?
The Hershey Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.10 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 6.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.15. The Hershey Co's value of 5.10 is 137.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #734 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's FCF Yield % compare to TR and MDLZ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #734 out of 1983 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts The Hershey Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.15. The Hershey Co's value of 5.10 is 137.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hershey Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.54 to 6.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 2.15, The Hershey Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.15, based on 1,983 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. The Hershey Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.10 is 137.2% 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 The Hershey Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hershey Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.10, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,649.31, compared to a current price of MXN3,090.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.10, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 137.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.15. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current FCF Yield % is 5.10 as of Jun. 28, 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,090.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,649.31.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
FCF Yield %: 5.10 (24% above median its 10-year median of 4.12)
GF Value™: MXN3,649.31 vs. price of MXN3,090.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#734 of 1983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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