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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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Shin-Etsu Polymer Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Polymer Co'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co'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.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Polymer Co'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.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (SETUF) has a FCF Yield % of 5.32 as of Jul. 21, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Polymer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co ranks #464 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.32. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 1.15. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's value of 5.32 is 362.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co ranks #464 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's FCF Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co ranks #464 out of 1605 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Shin-Etsu Polymer Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.15. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's value of 5.32 is 362.6% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.15, based on 1,605 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. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.32 is 362.6% 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Polymer Co stock overvalued right now?
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (SETUF) has a current FCF Yield % of 5.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.16, compared to a current price of $9.76 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.32 and 362.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.15. Shin-Etsu Polymer Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (SETUF), the current FCF Yield % is 5.32 as of Jul. 21, 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 Shin-Etsu Polymer Co (SETUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.76 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.16.
Key valuation signals for SETUF:
FCF Yield %: 5.32
GF Value™: $7.16 vs. price of $9.76 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 362.6% above the Chemicals median (#464 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SETUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co Ltd manufactures polyvinyl and rubber products. The company develops applications for using the silicone and various plastics involving materials and compounding, design, molding processes, and evaluation and analysis and meets the needs of customers engaged in the field from automobiles and information devices to semiconductors and construction materials. Shin-Etsu sells its products mainly to the electronic devices industry, housing and living materials industry, precision molding products industry and others but majority of the revenues are derived from precision molding products which includes shipping and carrying containers for semiconductor silicon wafers, materials for automatic mounting of electronic components, office automation device components.
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