NOVMEX:NOV 72 FCF Yield % is 10.96 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN312.66. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks better than 76.79% 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.
As of today, NOV's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is MXN13,494 Mil, and Market Cap is MXN117,318 Mil. Therefore, NOV's FCF Yield % for today is 10.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NOV's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NOV'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.57 Med: 4.39 Max: 30.09
Current: 10.96
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of NOV was 30.09%. The lowest was -8.57%. And the median was 4.39%.
MEX:NOV's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 76.79% of 1017
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs MEX:NOV: 10.96
NOV's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.43%.
NOV FCF Yield % Explanation
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.
NOV FCF Yield % Related Terms
NOV FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NOV'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:NOV vs WFRD, KGS, AROC: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.
NOV FCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NOV's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOV'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.
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a FCF Yield % of 10.96 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on NOV and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #236 out of 1017 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is NOV's FCF Yield % too high?
NOV's current FCF Yield % of 10.96 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.39. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Yield % is 1.87. NOV's value of 10.96 is 486.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #236 out of 1017 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's FCF Yield % compare to WFRD and KGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #236 out of 1017 companies for FCF Yield %. This places NOV in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.87. NOV's value of 10.96 is 486.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 1.87, NOV 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.87, based on 1,017 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. NOV's current FCF Yield % of 10.96 is 486.1% 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 NOV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NOV's current FCF Yield % is 10.96, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a current FCF Yield % of 10.96. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN312.66, compared to a current price of MXN313.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 10.96, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 486.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.87. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 NOV (MEX:NOV), the current FCF Yield % is 10.96 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 NOV (MEX:NOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN313.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN312.66.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NOV:
FCF Yield %: 10.96 (150% above median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: MXN312.66 vs. price of MXN313.00 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 486.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#236 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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