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LightelROCO:7717 -9.69%26 FCF Yield % is 1.33 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7717 with a GF Score™ of 26/100. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, Lightel ranks better than 58.49% 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, Lightel's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is NT$142.1 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$10,852.6 Mil. Therefore, Lightel's FCF Yield % for today is 1.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lightel's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7717'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.02 Max: 3.96
Current: 1.33
During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Lightel was 3.96%. The lowest was 0.66%. And the median was 1.02%.
ROCO:7717's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 58.49% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs ROCO:7717: 1.33
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.
Lightel FCF Yield % Related Terms
Lightel FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lightel'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.
ROCO:7717 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lightel'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.
Lightel FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lightel's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lightel'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.
Lightel (ROCO:7717) has a FCF Yield % of 1.33 as of Jul. 17, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lightel and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Lightel's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightel ranks #1037 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Lightel's FCF Yield % too high?
Lightel's current FCF Yield % of 1.33 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 3.96. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. Lightel's value of 1.33 is 504.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lightel ranks #1037 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lightel has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightel's FCF Yield % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lightel ranks #1037 out of 2498 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Lightel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. Lightel's value of 1.33 is 504.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lightel's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Lightel 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 2,498 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. Lightel's current FCF Yield % of 1.33 is 504.5% 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 Lightel 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. Lightel's current FCF Yield % is 1.33, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightel stock overvalued right now?
Lightel (ROCO:7717) has a current FCF Yield % of 1.33. The current FCF Yield % is 1.33, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 504.5% above the Hardware industry median of 0.22. Lightel's overall GF Score™ is 26/100. 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 Lightel (ROCO:7717), the current FCF Yield % is 1.33 as of Jul. 17, 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.
Lightel Corp is a fiber optoelectronic technology company focused on the research, development, and delivery of fiber optic and optoelectronic products and solutions. The company develops fiber optic components, fiber end-face inspection instruments and fiber component manufacturing equipment, satellite laser communication passive components, fiber laser passive components, and smart lighting. Geographically, the company operates in The Americas, Asia, Europe, and other regions.
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