Papyless Co (TSE:3641) FCF Yield %: -0.81 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:3641 Papyless Co Ltd TSE:3641
66 GF Score
Price 円959.00
GF Value 円805.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Papyless Co FCF Yield %?

Papyless Co TSE:3641 +1.80% 66 FCF Yield % is -0.81 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円805.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks worse than 60.8% 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, Papyless Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is 円-66 Mil, and Market Cap is 円8,148 Mil. Therefore, Papyless Co's FCF Yield % for today is -0.81%.

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

TSE:3641' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.03   Med: 4.86   Max: 22.24
Current: -0.81


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Papyless Co was 22.24%. The lowest was -8.03%. And the median was 4.86%.

TSE:3641's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
60.8% of 1023 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs TSE:3641: -0.81

Papyless Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 8.29%.


Papyless 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.


Papyless Co FCF Yield % Related Terms


Papyless Co FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papyless 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.

Papyless Co FCF Yield % Chart

Papyless Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.45 -0.79 -6.96 7.62 -7.56

Papyless Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 6.65 8.74 2.21 -17.95 15.60

TSE:3641 vs NYT, WLY: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Papyless 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.


Papyless Co FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3641
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Papyless 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.

Papyless Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-576 / 7619.85
=-7.56%

Papyless Co's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=618 * 2 / 7923.4
=15.60%

* 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 -0.81 mean?
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a FCF Yield % of -0.81 as of Jul. 16, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #622 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Papyless Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Papyless Co's current FCF Yield % is -0.81. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #622 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's FCF Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #622 out of 1023 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Papyless Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.60. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.60, based on 1,023 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. 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current FCF Yield % is -0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.67, compared to a current price of 円959.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -0.81. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current FCF Yield % is -0.81 as of Jul. 16, 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円959.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.67. GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:

  • FCF Yield %: -0.81
  • GF Value™: 円805.67 vs. price of 円959.00 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Papyless Co Business Description

Address 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
66GF Score

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円959.00
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円805.67
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