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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.
Friend Co FCF Yield % Related Terms
Friend Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friend 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.
SHSE:605050 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Friend 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.
Friend Co FCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friend Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friend 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.
Friend Co (SHSE:605050) has a FCF Yield % of -14.43 as of Jul. 30, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Friend Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Friend Co ranks #504 out of 632 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Friend Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Friend Co's current FCF Yield % is -14.43. Based on the distribution chart, Friend Co ranks #504 out of 632 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Friend Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friend Co's FCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friend Co ranks #504 out of 632 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Friend Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.26. 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 Steel company?
The median FCF Yield % among Steel companies is 1.26, based on 632 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. 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 Friend Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Friend Co's current FCF Yield % is -14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friend Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friend Co (SHSE:605050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.23, compared to a current price of ¥10.13 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -14.43. Friend Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Friend Co (SHSE:605050), the current FCF Yield % is -14.43 as of Jul. 30, 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 Friend Co (SHSE:605050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friend Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.13 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.23.
GuruFocus considers Friend Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605050:
FCF Yield %: -14.43
GF Value™: ¥14.23 vs. price of ¥10.13 (28.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friend Co Ltd is engaged in providing complete steel logistics supply chain services for mid-to-high-end automotive, home appliance and other industries or their supporting manufacturers, including procurement, processing, warehousing, cutting, and packaging , Transportation and distribution services, and corresponding technical support services.
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