Palfinger AGPLFRF 87 FCF Yield % is 10.67 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 205% above its 10-year median of 3.50. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks better than 79.72% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palfinger AG's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
PLFRF'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.68 Med: 3.5 Max: 16.39
Current: 10.67
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Palfinger AG was 16.39%. The lowest was -9.68%. And the median was 3.50%.
PLFRF's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 79.72% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.775
vs PLFRF: 10.67
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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Palfinger AG FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger AG'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.
Palfinger AG FCF Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG'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.
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a FCF Yield % of 10.67 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 205% above median its historical median of 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #43 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Palfinger AG's FCF Yield % too high?
Palfinger AG's current FCF Yield % of 10.67 is 205% above median its 10-year median of 3.50. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median FCF Yield % is 2.78. Palfinger AG's value of 10.67 is 284.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #43 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's FCF Yield % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #43 out of 212 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Palfinger AG in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.78. Palfinger AG's value of 10.67 is 284.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 2.78, Palfinger AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median FCF Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.78, based on 212 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. Palfinger AG's current FCF Yield % of 10.67 is 284.5% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current FCF Yield % is 10.67, which is 205% above median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.85, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 10.67, which is 205% above median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 284.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.78. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current FCF Yield % is 10.67 as of Jun. 26, 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.85.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
FCF Yield %: 10.67 (205% above median its 10-year median of 3.50)
GF Value™: $28.85 vs. price of $40.25 (39.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 284.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#43 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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