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CostamareSTU:LCM -3.76%79 FCF Yield % is 7.03 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 22.91. GuruFocus rates STU:LCM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Costamare ranks better than 61.31% 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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Costamare FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costamare'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Costamare'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.
Costamare FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Costamare's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costamare'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.
Costamare (STU:LCM) has a FCF Yield % of 7.03 as of Jul. 19, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Costamare and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 22.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #390 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Costamare's FCF Yield % too high?
Costamare's current FCF Yield % of 7.03 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 22.91. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.38. Costamare's value of 7.03 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costamare ranks #390 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Costamare has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costamare's FCF Yield % compare to NMM and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #390 out of 1008 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Costamare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.38. Costamare's value of 7.03 is 60.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.91 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Costamare 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 Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,008 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. Costamare's current FCF Yield % of 7.03 is 60.7% 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 Costamare and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costamare's current FCF Yield % is 7.03, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 22.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costamare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare (STU:LCM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.55, compared to a current price of €12.80 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.03, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 22.91 and 60.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Costamare's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Costamare (STU:LCM), the current FCF Yield % is 7.03 as of Jul. 19, 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 Costamare (STU:LCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.80 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.55.
GuruFocus considers Costamare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LCM:
FCF Yield %: 7.03 (69% below median its 10-year median of 22.91)
GF Value™: €7.55 vs. price of €12.80 (69.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% above the Transportation median (#390 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Costamare Inc is an international owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels. The company charter its containerships to the liner companies, providing transportation of containerized cargoes. It charter its dry bulk vessels to a wide variety of customers, providing transportation for dry bulk cargoes. The company's fleet of vessels includes Cosco Guangzhou, Cosco Ningbo, Cosco Yantian, Vantage, Valor, Valiant, Maersk Kobe, and others. The company provides services to ocean carriers that demand a high standard of safety and reliability. It generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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