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Piedmont Realty TrustPDM -2.71%66 FCF Yield % is 2.61 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates PDM with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks worse than 68.1% 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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Piedmont Realty Trust FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Piedmont Realty Trust'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 REIT - Office subindustry, Piedmont Realty Trust'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.
Piedmont Realty Trust FCF Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Piedmont Realty Trust's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piedmont Realty Trust'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.
Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) has a FCF Yield % of 2.61 as of Aug. 03, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #632 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust's FCF Yield % too high?
Piedmont Realty Trust's current FCF Yield % of 2.61 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.50. The REITs industry median FCF Yield % is 5.88. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 2.61 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #632 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Piedmont Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piedmont Realty Trust's FCF Yield % compare to DEA and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #632 out of 928 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Piedmont Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.88. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 2.61 is 55.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 5.88, Piedmont Realty Trust has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median FCF Yield % among REITs companies is 5.88, based on 928 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. Piedmont Realty Trust's current FCF Yield % of 2.61 is 55.6% below 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 Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piedmont Realty Trust's current FCF Yield % is 2.61, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.56, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.61, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 55.6% below the REITs industry median of 5.88. Piedmont Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM), the current FCF Yield % is 2.61 as of Aug. 03, 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.56.
GuruFocus considers Piedmont Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDM:
FCF Yield %: 2.61 (42% below median its 10-year median of 4.50)
GF Value™: $7.56 vs. price of $9.69 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the REITs median (#632 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piedmont Realty Trust Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that enhance each client's workplace experience.
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