World Co (TSE:3612) FCF Yield %: 8.94 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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TSE:3612 World Co Ltd TSE:3612
72 GF Score
Price 円1,607.00
GF Value 円1,488.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is World Co FCF Yield %?

World Co TSE:3612 -1.35% 72 FCF Yield % is 8.94 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 24.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks better than 65.63% 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, World Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is 円10,944 Mil, and Market Cap is 円122,455 Mil. Therefore, World Co's FCF Yield % for today is 8.94%.

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

TSE:3612' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 24.3   Max: 51.91
Current: 8.94


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Yield % of World Co was 51.91%. The lowest was 1.11%. And the median was 24.30%.

TSE:3612's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
65.63% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.41 vs TSE:3612: 8.94

World Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.60%.


World Co 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.


World Co FCF Yield % Related Terms


World Co FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World 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.

World Co FCF Yield % Chart

World Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Yield %
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World Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -9.93 31.94 0.00 0.00 9.49

TSE:3612 vs DDS: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.


World Co FCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3612
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World Co 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.

World Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=24065 / 120176.29
=20.02%

World Co's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=2693 * 4 / 113539.49
=9.49%

* 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 8.94 mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a FCF Yield % of 8.94 as of Jul. 21, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 24.30. Over the past decade, World Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.11 to 51.91. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #388 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is World Co's FCF Yield % too high?
World Co's current FCF Yield % of 8.94 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 24.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 51.91. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.41. World Co's value of 8.94 is 102.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #388 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's FCF Yield % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #388 out of 1129 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts World Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.41. World Co's value of 8.94 is 102.7% above this benchmark. Historically, World Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.11 to 51.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.30 vs. the industry median of 4.41, World 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.41, based on 1,129 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. World Co's current FCF Yield % of 8.94 is 102.7% 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current FCF Yield % is 8.94, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 24.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.94, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 24.30 and 102.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.41. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current FCF Yield % is 8.94 as of Jul. 21, 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89. GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:

  • FCF Yield %: 8.94 (63% below median its 10-year median of 24.30)
  • GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 102.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#388 of 1129)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Co Business Description

Address 6-8-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JPN, 650-8585
World Co Ltd operates mainly 'one-brand, one-shop' outlets for department stores and other highly fashion-conscious channels.
72GF Score

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