Benchmark ElectronicsSTU:BMU -0.40%61 FCF Yield % is 2.83 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.38. GuruFocus rates STU:BMU with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Benchmark Electronics ranks better than 69.14% 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.
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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Benchmark Electronics FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benchmark Electronics'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Benchmark Electronics'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.
Benchmark Electronics FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Benchmark Electronics's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benchmark Electronics'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.
Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) has a FCF Yield % of 2.83 as of Jul. 07, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Benchmark Electronics and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #769 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Benchmark Electronics' FCF Yield % too high?
Benchmark Electronics' current FCF Yield % of 2.83 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.38. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.19. Benchmark Electronics' value of 2.83 is 1389.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #769 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Benchmark Electronics has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benchmark Electronics' FCF Yield % compare to KN and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Benchmark Electronics ranks #769 out of 2492 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Benchmark Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.19. Benchmark Electronics' value of 2.83 is 1389.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.38 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Benchmark Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.19, based on 2,492 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. Benchmark Electronics's current FCF Yield % of 2.83 is 1389.5% 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 Benchmark Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benchmark Electronics's current FCF Yield % is 2.83, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benchmark Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.57, compared to a current price of €74.30 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.83, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.38 and 1389.5% above the Hardware industry median of 0.19. Benchmark Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU), the current FCF Yield % is 2.83 as of Jul. 07, 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €74.30 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.57.
GuruFocus considers Benchmark Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BMU:
FCF Yield %: 2.83 (47% below median its 10-year median of 5.38)
GF Value™: €35.57 vs. price of €74.30 (108.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1389.5% above the Hardware median (#769 of 2492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BMU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benchmark Electronics Inc is engaged in product designing, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services (electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and precision technology services). It serves various industries, including aerospace & defense (A&D), medical technologies, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, next-generation telecommunications, and high-end computing. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Asia, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Americas.
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