Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) FCF Yield %: 5.61 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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OSTO:WAYS Waystream Group AB OSTO:WAYS
65 GF Score
Price kr38.00
GF Value kr28.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Waystream Group AB FCF Yield %?

Waystream Group AB OSTO:WAYS -1.04% 65 FCF Yield % is 5.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 9.97. GuruFocus rates OSTO:WAYS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of kr28.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Waystream Group AB ranks better than 79.16% 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, Waystream Group AB's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is kr18.7 Mil, and Market Cap is kr333.2 Mil. Therefore, Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % for today is 5.61%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:WAYS' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.86   Med: 9.97   Max: 37.82
Current: 5.61


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Waystream Group AB was 37.82%. The lowest was -20.86%. And the median was 9.97%.

OSTO:WAYS's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
79.16% of 2500 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.215 vs OSTO:WAYS: 5.61

Waystream Group AB's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -15.51%.


Waystream Group AB 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.


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Waystream Group AB FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waystream Group AB'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.

Waystream Group AB FCF Yield % Chart

Waystream Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Waystream Group AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.66 -0.85 14.00 15.01 -6.76

OSTO:WAYS vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Waystream Group AB'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.


Waystream Group AB FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Waystream Group AB FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=22.102 / 338.8032
=6.52%

Waystream Group AB's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-5.764 * 4 / 341.1141
=-6.76%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 5.61 mean?
Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) has a FCF Yield % of 5.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Waystream Group AB and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 9.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Waystream Group AB ranks #521 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % too high?
Waystream Group AB's current FCF Yield % of 5.61 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.97. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. Waystream Group AB's value of 5.61 is 2509.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waystream Group AB ranks #521 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waystream Group AB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waystream Group AB's FCF Yield % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Waystream Group AB ranks #521 out of 2500 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Waystream Group AB in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. Waystream Group AB's value of 5.61 is 2509.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.97 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Waystream Group AB 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.22, based on 2,500 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. Waystream Group AB's current FCF Yield % of 5.61 is 2509.3% 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 Waystream Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waystream Group AB's current FCF Yield % is 5.61, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 9.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waystream Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr28.02, compared to a current price of kr38.00 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.61, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.97 and 2509.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.22. Waystream Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS), the current FCF Yield % is 5.61 as of Jul. 14, 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 Waystream Group AB (OSTO:WAYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waystream Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr38.00 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr28.02. GuruFocus considers Waystream Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:WAYS:

  • FCF Yield %: 5.61 (44% below median its 10-year median of 9.97)
  • GF Value™: kr28.02 vs. price of kr38.00 (35.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2509.3% above the Hardware median (#521 of 2500)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:WAYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waystream Group AB Business Description

Address Farogatan 33, Kista, SWE, SE-164 51
Waystream Group AB operates in the telecommunications sector. The product portfolio includes switches and routers adapted for the fibre market and associated peripherals, technical support, training, and consulting. Its customer base and target customers are city networks, operators, and real estate companies that own and operate their fibre networks in the Nordic region and Central Europe.
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