Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 -3.04%79 FCF Yield % is 2.50 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 3.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,683.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks better than 51.59% 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.
Ajinomoto Co FCF Yield % Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a FCF Yield % of 2.50 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 3.57. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.24 to 6.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #960 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.50 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 6.64. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.13. Ajinomoto Co's value of 2.50 is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #960 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's FCF Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #960 out of 1983 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Ajinomoto Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.13. Ajinomoto Co's value of 2.50 is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.24 to 6.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.57 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Ajinomoto Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.13, based on 1,983 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. Ajinomoto Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.50 is 17.4% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.50, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,683.18, compared to a current price of 円5,480.00 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.50, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.57 and 17.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current FCF Yield % is 2.50 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,480.00 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,683.18.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
FCF Yield %: 2.50 (30% below median its 10-year median of 3.57)
GF Value™: 円3,683.18 vs. price of 円5,480.00 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#960 of 1983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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