Lotus Technology (STU:5EP) FCF Yield %: -72.10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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What is Lotus Technology FCF Yield %?

Lotus Technology STU:5EP -3.14% 9 FCF Yield % is -72.10 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5EP with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lotus Technology ranks worse than 96.92% 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, Lotus Technology's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €-353.0 Mil, and Market Cap is €499.1 Mil. Therefore, Lotus Technology's FCF Yield % for today is -72.10%.

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

STU:5EP' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.1   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -72.1


STU:5EP's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
96.92% of 1331 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.33 vs STU:5EP: -72.10

Lotus Technology's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.


Lotus Technology 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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Lotus Technology FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus Technology'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.

Lotus Technology FCF Yield % Chart

Lotus Technology Annual Data
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FCF Yield %
0.00 0.00 0.00 -32.54 -47.50

Lotus Technology Quarterly Data
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STU:5EP vs AIIO, LVWR, NIU: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Lotus Technology'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.


Lotus Technology FCF Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Technology's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Technology's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Lotus Technology 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.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-352.992 / 743.17952
=-47.50%

Lotus Technology's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=0 * 4 / 743.17952
=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 -72.10 mean?
Lotus Technology (STU:5EP) has a FCF Yield % of -72.10 as of Jul. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lotus Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #1290 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is Lotus Technology's FCF Yield % too high?
Lotus Technology's current FCF Yield % is -72.10. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #1290 out of 1331 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Technology has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Technology's FCF Yield % compare to AIIO and LVWR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #1290 out of 1331 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Lotus Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.33. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.33, based on 1,331 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 Lotus Technology and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Technology's current FCF Yield % is -72.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Technology stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Technology (STU:5EP) has a current FCF Yield % of -72.10. The current FCF Yield % is -72.10. Lotus Technology's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 Lotus Technology (STU:5EP), the current FCF Yield % is -72.10 as of Jul. 25, 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.

Lotus Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges LOT:USA
Address No. 800 Century Avenue, Pudong District, Shanghai, CHN, 200120
Lotus Technology Inc is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker that designs, develops, and sells BEV lifestyle vehicles under the Lotus brand. The Group is also a distributor that sells luxury sports cars under the Lotus brand. It also provides other sales and ancillary services to customers.
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