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Applied CoTSE:3020 +0.12%76 FCF Yield % is 19.62 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 15.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:3020 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,153.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Applied Co ranks better than 94.32% 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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Applied Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Co'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Applied 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.
Applied Co FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied 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.
Applied Co (TSE:3020) has a FCF Yield % of 19.62 as of Jul. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Applied Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #142 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Applied Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Applied Co's current FCF Yield % of 19.62 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 15.41. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. Applied Co's value of 19.62 is 9025.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #142 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Co's FCF Yield % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #142 out of 2500 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Applied Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. Applied Co's value of 19.62 is 9025.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 0.22, Applied 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 Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.22, based on 2,500 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. Applied Co's current FCF Yield % of 19.62 is 9025.6% 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 Applied Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Co's current FCF Yield % is 19.62, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Co (TSE:3020) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,153.59, compared to a current price of 円4,075.00 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 19.62, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 9025.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.22. Applied Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Applied Co (TSE:3020), the current FCF Yield % is 19.62 as of Jul. 14, 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 Applied Co (TSE:3020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,075.00 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,153.59.
GuruFocus considers Applied Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3020:
FCF Yield %: 19.62 (27% above median its 10-year median of 15.41)
GF Value™: 円3,153.59 vs. price of 円4,075.00 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9025.6% above the Hardware median (#142 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Co Ltd is engaged in contract development and maintenance of work WEB systems, digital development, content development for consumers, operation of a game shop, purchase and sale of used handsets, planning and development of technical services, and contract production of OEM products.
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