QinetiQ GroupQNTQY +9.06%85 FCF Yield % is 6.49 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates QNTQY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 89.08% 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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QinetiQ Group FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group FCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) has a FCF Yield % of 6.49 as of Jul. 04, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.62 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #39 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is QinetiQ Group's FCF Yield % too high?
QinetiQ Group's current FCF Yield % of 6.49 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 10.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. QinetiQ Group's value of 6.49 is 64800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #39 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's FCF Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #39 out of 357 companies for FCF Yield %. This places QinetiQ Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. QinetiQ Group's value of 6.49 is 64800% above this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.62 to 10.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 0.01, QinetiQ Group 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 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. QinetiQ Group's current FCF Yield % of 6.49 is 64800% 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 QinetiQ Group 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. QinetiQ Group's current FCF Yield % is 6.49, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.81, compared to a current price of $25.45 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.49, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 64800% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.01. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY), the current FCF Yield % is 6.49 as of Jul. 04, 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.45 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.81.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQY:
FCF Yield %: 6.49 (30% above median its 10-year median of 4.99)
GF Value™: $24.81 vs. price of $25.45 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64800% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#39 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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