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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Howa Machinery FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howa Machinery'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery FCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Howa Machinery's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a FCF Yield % of 23.86 as of Jul. 03, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #91 out of 3063 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Howa Machinery's FCF Yield % too high?
Howa Machinery's current FCF Yield % is 23.86. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Yield % is 0.54. Howa Machinery's value of 23.86 is 4318.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #91 out of 3063 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howa Machinery has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Machinery's FCF Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #91 out of 3063 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Howa Machinery in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.54. Howa Machinery's value of 23.86 is 4318.5% 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 Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.54, based on 3,063 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. Howa Machinery's current FCF Yield % of 23.86 is 4318.5% 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 Howa Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howa Machinery's current FCF Yield % is 23.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howa Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,025.95, compared to a current price of 円1,569.00 — trading 52.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 23.86 and 4318.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.54. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current FCF Yield % is 23.86 as of Jul. 03, 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,569.00 is trading 52.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,025.95.
GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:
FCF Yield %: 23.86
GF Value™: 円1,025.95 vs. price of 円1,569.00 (52.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4318.5% above the Industrial Products median (#91 of 3063)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howa Machinery Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of machine tools, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electronic machines, firearms, construction materials and construction machinery.
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