Future (STU:FNWA) FCF Yield %: 34.73 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 641% Above Median


STU:FNWA Future PLC STU:FNWA
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Price €3.40
GF Value €9.09
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What is Future FCF Yield %?

Future STU:FNWA +1.19% 62 FCF Yield % is 34.73 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 641% above its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates STU:FNWA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 94.77% 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, Future's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €107.4 Mil, and Market Cap is €311.5 Mil. Therefore, Future's FCF Yield % for today is 34.73%.

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

STU:FNWA' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.17   Med: 4.69   Max: 34.73
Current: 34.73


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Future was 34.73%. The lowest was -37.17%. And the median was 4.69%.

STU:FNWA's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
94.77% of 1033 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs STU:FNWA: 34.73

Future's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.87%.


Future 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.


Future FCF Yield % Related Terms


Future FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future'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.

Future FCF Yield % Chart

Future Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
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Future Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 25.97 11.73 15.67 10.75 41.86

STU:FNWA vs NYT, WLY: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Future'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.


Future FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Future 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.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=116.402 / 734.59235
=15.85%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=67.931 * 2 / 324.5655
=41.86%

* 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 34.73 mean?
Future (STU:FNWA) has a FCF Yield % of 34.73 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Future and its competitors. This is 641% above median its historical median of 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #54 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Future's FCF Yield % too high?
Future's current FCF Yield % of 34.73 is 641% above median its 10-year median of 4.69. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.53. Future's value of 34.73 is 2169.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #54 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's FCF Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #54 out of 1033 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Future in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.53. Future's value of 34.73 is 2169.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Future 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.53, based on 1,033 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. Future's current FCF Yield % of 34.73 is 2169.9% 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 Future and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current FCF Yield % is 34.73, which is 641% above median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Future (STU:FNWA) has a current FCF Yield % of 34.73. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.09, compared to a current price of €3.40 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 34.73, which is 641% above median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 2169.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.53. Future's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Future (STU:FNWA), the current FCF Yield % is 34.73 as of Jun. 27, 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 Future (STU:FNWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.40 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.09.

Key valuation signals for STU:FNWA:

  • FCF Yield %: 34.73 (641% above median its 10-year median of 4.69)
  • GF Value™: €9.09 vs. price of €3.40 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2169.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#54 of 1033)

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


Future Business Description

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Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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