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.
STU:RV6's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 73.83% of 214
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.32
vs STU:RV6: 3.52
Charles River Laboratories International 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.
Charles River Laboratories International FCF Yield % Related Terms
Charles River Laboratories International FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
Charles River Laboratories International FCF Yield % Chart
Charles River Laboratories International Annual Data
STU:RV6 vs RVTY, QGEN, ICLR: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Charles River Laboratories International'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.
Charles River Laboratories International FCF Yield % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Charles River Laboratories International's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charles River Laboratories International'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.
Charles River Laboratories International (STU:RV6) has a FCF Yield % of 3.52 as of Jul. 05, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Charles River Laboratories International and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Charles River Laboratories International's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 11.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Charles River Laboratories International ranks #56 out of 214 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Charles River Laboratories International's FCF Yield % too high?
Charles River Laboratories International's current FCF Yield % of 3.52 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 11.10. Based on the distribution chart, Charles River Laboratories International ranks #56 out of 214 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charles River Laboratories International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charles River Laboratories International's FCF Yield % compare to RVTY and QGEN?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Charles River Laboratories International ranks #56 out of 214 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Charles River Laboratories International in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Charles River Laboratories International's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 11.10 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. 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 Charles River Laboratories International and its competitors. Charles River Laboratories International's current FCF Yield % is 3.52, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charles River Laboratories International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles River Laboratories International (STU:RV6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €169.85, compared to a current price of €201.50 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.52, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.30. Charles River Laboratories International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Charles River Laboratories International (STU:RV6), the current FCF Yield % is 3.52 as of Jul. 05, 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 Charles River Laboratories International (STU:RV6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles River Laboratories International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €201.50 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €169.85.
GuruFocus considers Charles River Laboratories International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RV6:
FCF Yield %: 3.52 (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: €169.85 vs. price of €201.50 (18.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RV6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charles River Laboratories International Business Description
Charles River Laboratories was founded in 1947 and is a leading provider of drug discovery and development services. The company's research model & services segment is the leading provider of animal models for laboratory testing, which breeds and delivers animal research models with specific genetic characteristics for preclinical studies around the world. The discovery & safety assessment segment includes services required to take a drug through the early development process, including discovery services. The manufacturing support segment includes microbial solutions, which provides in vitro (non-animal) testing products, biologics testing services, and avian vaccine services.
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