Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) FCF Yield %: -27.14 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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STU:0C9 Cheetah Mobile Inc STU:0C9
49 GF Score
Price €2.62
GF Value €5.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cheetah Mobile FCF Yield %?

Cheetah Mobile STU:0C9 -0.76% 49 FCF Yield % is -27.14 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:0C9 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 563 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks worse than 89.88% 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, Cheetah Mobile's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €-22.4 Mil, and Market Cap is €81.3 Mil. Therefore, Cheetah Mobile's FCF Yield % for today is -27.14%.

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

STU:0C9' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.14   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -27.14


STU:0C9's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
89.88% of 563 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs STU:0C9: -27.14

Cheetah Mobile's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.


Cheetah Mobile 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.


Cheetah Mobile FCF Yield % Related Terms


Cheetah Mobile FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheetah Mobile'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.

Cheetah Mobile FCF Yield % Chart

Cheetah Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Cheetah Mobile Quarterly Data
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STU:0C9 vs WSHP, TEAD, LVO: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile'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.


Cheetah Mobile FCF Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cheetah Mobile's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah Mobile's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Cheetah Mobile 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.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-22.443 / 153.33266
=-14.64%

Cheetah Mobile's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=0 * 4 / 144.64174
=0.00%

* 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 -27.14 mean?
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) has a FCF Yield % of -27.14 as of Jul. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #506 out of 563 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's FCF Yield % too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current FCF Yield % is -27.14. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #506 out of 563 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's FCF Yield % compare to WSHP and TEAD?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #506 out of 563 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Cheetah Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.62. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 1.62, based on 563 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 Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheetah Mobile's current FCF Yield % is -27.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.15, compared to a current price of €2.62 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -27.14. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9), the current FCF Yield % is -27.14 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.62 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.15. GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:0C9:

  • FCF Yield %: -27.14
  • GF Value™: €5.15 vs. price of €2.62 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheetah Mobile Business Description

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Address Building No. 11, Wandong Science and Technology Cultural Innovation Park, No.7 Sanjianfangnanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100024
Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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