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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International 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.
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International FCF Yield % Chart
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Annual Data
SHSE:688981 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International FCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
* 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) has a FCF Yield % of -3.41 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #746 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International's FCF Yield % too high?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current FCF Yield % is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #746 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Semiconductor Manufacturing International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semiconductor Manufacturing International's FCF Yield % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #746 out of 1031 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Semiconductor Manufacturing International 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current FCF Yield % is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥70.03, compared to a current price of ¥148.76 — trading 112.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -3.41. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981), the current FCF Yield % is -3.41 as of Jun. 26, 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥148.76 is trading 112.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥70.03.
GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688981:
FCF Yield %: -3.41
GF Value™: ¥70.03 vs. price of ¥148.76 (112.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Business Description
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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