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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Ester Industries FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ester Industries'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.
NSE:ESTER vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ester Industries's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) has a FCF Yield % of 2.88 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ester Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #624 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Ester Industries' FCF Yield % too high?
Ester Industries' current FCF Yield % is 2.88. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Ester Industries' value of 2.88 is 206.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #624 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #624 out of 1605 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Ester Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Ester Industries' value of 2.88 is 206.4% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.94, based on 1,605 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. Ester Industries's current FCF Yield % of 2.88 is 206.4% 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 Ester Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ester Industries's current FCF Yield % is 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.53, compared to a current price of ₹89.84 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.88 and 206.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.94. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER), the current FCF Yield % is 2.88 as of Jun. 29, 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹89.84 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.53.
GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ESTER:
FCF Yield %: 2.88
GF Value™: ₹116.53 vs. price of ₹89.84 (22.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.4% above the Chemicals median (#624 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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