CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) FCF Yield %: 13.62 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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TSE:3698 CRI Middleware Co Ltd TSE:3698
97 GF Score
Price 円1,165.00
GF Value 円1,221.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CRI Middleware Co FCF Yield %?

CRI Middleware Co TSE:3698 -0.94% 97 FCF Yield % is 13.62 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,221.49 (Fairly Valued). Among 561 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 85.03% 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, CRI Middleware Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is 円829 Mil, and Market Cap is 円6,090 Mil. Therefore, CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % for today is 13.62%.

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

TSE:3698' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 13.62
Current: 13.62


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of CRI Middleware Co was 13.62%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

TSE:3698's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
85.03% of 561 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.49 vs TSE:3698: 13.62

CRI Middleware Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.


CRI Middleware 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.


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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:

* 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 FCF Yield % Chart

CRI Middleware Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
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CRI Middleware Co Quarterly Data
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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.


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CRI Middleware 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.

CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=829.317 / 7400.016
=11.21%

CRI Middleware Co's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=0 * 4 / 4849.728
=0.00%

* 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 13.62 mean?
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a FCF Yield % of 13.62 as of Aug. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #84 out of 561 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's FCF Yield % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current FCF Yield % is 13.62. The Interactive Media industry median FCF Yield % is 1.49. CRI Middleware Co's value of 13.62 is 814.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #84 out of 561 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 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 #84 out of 561 companies for FCF Yield %. This places CRI Middleware Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.49. CRI Middleware Co's value of 13.62 is 814.1% above this benchmark. 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 1.49, based on 561 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 13.62 is 814.1% 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 1.49 — 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 13.62. 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1,221.49, compared to a current price of 円1,165.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 13.62 and 814.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.49. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100. 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 13.62 as of Aug. 25, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,165.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,221.49. GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:

  • FCF Yield %: 13.62
  • GF Value™: 円1,221.49 vs. price of 円1,165.00 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100
  • Industry Position: 814.1% above the Interactive Media median (#84 of 561)

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 Business Description

Address 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, 11th Floor, Shibuya Info Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0031
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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円1,165.00
Price
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