Waseda Academy CoTSE:4718 +0.90%85 FCF Yield % is 6.96 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 7.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,111.55 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 261 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks better than 50.96% 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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Waseda Academy Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waseda Academy Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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TSE:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co FCF Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a FCF Yield % of 6.96 as of Jul. 12, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.36. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.33 to 15.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #128 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current FCF Yield % of 6.96 is near median its 10-year median of 7.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 15.67. The Education industry median FCF Yield % is 6.83. Waseda Academy Co's value of 6.96 is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #128 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's FCF Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #128 out of 261 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Waseda Academy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.83. Waseda Academy Co's value of 6.96 is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.33 to 15.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.36 vs. the industry median of 6.83, Waseda Academy 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 Education company?
The median FCF Yield % among Education companies is 6.83, based on 261 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. Waseda Academy Co's current FCF Yield % of 6.96 is 1.9% 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Academy Co's current FCF Yield % is 6.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,111.55, compared to a current price of 円2,455.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.36 and 1.9% above the Education industry median of 6.83. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current FCF Yield % is 6.96 as of Jul. 12, 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,455.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,111.55.
GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:
FCF Yield %: 6.96 (near median its 10-year median of 7.36)
GF Value™: 円2,111.55 vs. price of 円2,455.00 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Education median (#128 of 261)
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