CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 +1.01%88 FCF Yield % is 3.68 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,145.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 564 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 55.85% 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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CRI Middleware Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co FCF Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a FCF Yield % of 3.68 as of Jul. 11, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #249 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.68 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 2.16. The Interactive Media industry median FCF Yield % is 1.65. CRI Middleware Co's value of 3.68 is 123.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #249 out of 564 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #249 out of 564 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts CRI Middleware Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.65. CRI Middleware Co's value of 3.68 is 123.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 1.65, CRI Middleware 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median FCF Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 1.65, based on 564 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. CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.68 is 123.7% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.68, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,145.47, compared to a current price of 円1,202.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.68, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 123.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.65. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current FCF Yield % is 3.68 as of Jul. 11, 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,202.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,145.47.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
FCF Yield %: 3.68 (70% above median its 10-year median of 2.16)
GF Value™: 円1,145.47 vs. price of 円1,202.00 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.7% above the Interactive Media median (#249 of 564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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