Blue Bird (STU:4RB) FCF Yield %: 7.37 (As of Jun. 29, 2026) — 70% Above Median


STU:4RB Blue Bird Corp STU:4RB
80 GF Score
Price €69.36
GF Value €44.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blue Bird FCF Yield %?

Blue Bird STU:4RB +0.35% 80 FCF Yield % is 7.37 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 72.17% 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, Blue Bird's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €158 Mil, and Market Cap is €2,195 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's FCF Yield % for today is 7.37%.

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

STU:4RB' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.54   Med: 4.34   Max: 27.8
Current: 7.37


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Blue Bird was 27.80%. The lowest was -36.54%. And the median was 4.34%.

STU:4RB's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
72.17% of 212 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.8 vs STU:4RB: 7.37

Blue Bird's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.32%.


Blue Bird 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.


Blue Bird FCF Yield % Related Terms


Blue Bird FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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.

Blue Bird FCF Yield % Chart

Blue Bird Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.53 -11.46 16.56 6.28 8.61

Blue Bird Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.30 15.66 13.58 8.10 8.90

STU:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.


Blue Bird FCF Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Blue Bird 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.

Blue Bird's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=130.647 / 1517.726
=8.61%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=34.519 * 4 / 1550.703
=8.90%

* 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 7.37 mean?
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a FCF Yield % of 7.37 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Blue Bird and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 4.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #59 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Blue Bird's FCF Yield % too high?
Blue Bird's current FCF Yield % of 7.37 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median FCF Yield % is 2.80. Blue Bird's value of 7.37 is 163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #59 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's FCF Yield % compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #59 out of 212 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Blue Bird in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.80. Blue Bird's value of 7.37 is 163.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Blue Bird 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median FCF Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.80, based on 212 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. Blue Bird's current FCF Yield % of 7.37 is 163.2% 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current FCF Yield % is 7.37, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.26, compared to a current price of €69.36 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.37, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 163.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.80. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current FCF Yield % is 7.37 as of Jun. 29, 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €69.36 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.26. GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:

  • FCF Yield %: 7.37 (70% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
  • GF Value™: €44.26 vs. price of €69.36 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#59 of 212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blue Bird Business Description

Other Exchanges BLBD:USA4RB:Germany
Address 3920 Arkwright Road, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA, USA, 31210
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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