Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) FCF Yield %: -7.87 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ROCO:6182 Wafer Works Corp ROCO:6182
60 GF Score
Price NT$149.50
GF Value NT$33.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Wafer Works FCF Yield %?

Wafer Works ROCO:6182 -9.94% 60 FCF Yield % is -7.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6182 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Semiconductors companies, Wafer Works ranks worse than 79.88% 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, Wafer Works's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is NT$-6,981 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$88,743 Mil. Therefore, Wafer Works's FCF Yield % for today is -7.87%.

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

ROCO:6182' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.75   Med: -2.63   Max: 16.48
Current: -7.87


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Wafer Works was 16.48%. The lowest was -38.75%. And the median was -2.63%.

ROCO:6182's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
79.88% of 1029 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.18 vs ROCO:6182: -7.87

Wafer Works's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -119.50%.


Wafer Works 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.


Wafer Works FCF Yield % Related Terms


Wafer Works FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wafer Works'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.

Wafer Works FCF Yield % Chart

Wafer Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 11.18 2.52 -11.70 -39.51

Wafer Works Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -19.33 -41.50 -18.88 -51.08 -65.79

ROCO:6182 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Wafer Works'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.


Wafer Works FCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Wafer Works's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wafer Works's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Wafer Works 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.

Wafer Works's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-6981.377 / 17668.05651774
=-39.51%

Wafer Works's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-2905.78 * 4 / 17668.05651774
=-65.79%

* 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 -7.87 mean?
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a FCF Yield % of -7.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Wafer Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #822 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Wafer Works' FCF Yield % too high?
Wafer Works' current FCF Yield % is -7.87. Based on the distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #822 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' FCF Yield % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Wafer Works ranks #822 out of 1029 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Wafer Works in the lower half of its industry. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. Wafer Works's current FCF Yield % is -7.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.54, compared to a current price of NT$149.50 — trading 345.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -7.87. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current FCF Yield % is -7.87 as of Jul. 18, 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$149.50 is trading 345.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.54. GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:

  • FCF Yield %: -7.87
  • GF Value™: NT$33.54 vs. price of NT$149.50 (345.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wafer Works Business Description

Address No. 100, Longyuan 1st Road, Longtan Science Park, Taoyuan, TWN, 32542
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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NT$149.50
Price
NT$33.54
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