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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Hindustan Aeronautics FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
Hindustan Aeronautics FCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Aeronautics's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) has a FCF Yield % of 2.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hindustan Aeronautics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks #89 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Hindustan Aeronautics' FCF Yield % too high?
Hindustan Aeronautics' current FCF Yield % is 2.88. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. Hindustan Aeronautics' value of 2.88 is 28700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks #89 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Aeronautics has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Aeronautics' FCF Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks #89 out of 357 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Hindustan Aeronautics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. Hindustan Aeronautics' value of 2.88 is 28700% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.01, based on 357 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. Hindustan Aeronautics's current FCF Yield % of 2.88 is 28700% 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 Hindustan Aeronautics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Aeronautics'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 Hindustan Aeronautics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,699.69, compared to a current price of ₹4,342.80 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.88 and 28700% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.01. Hindustan Aeronautics' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL), the current FCF Yield % is 2.88 as of Jun. 30, 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 Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Aeronautics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,342.80 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,699.69.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Aeronautics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HAL:
FCF Yield %: 2.88
GF Value™: ₹4,699.69 vs. price of ₹4,342.80 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28700% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#89 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd operates in the aerospace and defense sector. The company is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and development of products like aircraft, helicopters, systems and accessories, power plants, avionics, materials like castings, rolled rings, rubber products, and aerospace which include structures, tanks, and cryogenic engines. Geographically the company derives revenue from India and other countries, of which a majority of revenue is generated from India.
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