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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, ESPEC's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is 円3,646 Mil, and Market Cap is 円84,394 Mil. Therefore, ESPEC's FCF Yield % for today is 4.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ESPEC's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6859'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 4.46
Current: 4.32
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of ESPEC was 4.46%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
TSE:6859's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 74.02% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.22
vs TSE:6859: 4.32
ESPEC's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.
ESPEC 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.
ESPEC FCF Yield % Related Terms
ESPEC FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESPEC'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.
TSE:6859 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, ESPEC'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.
ESPEC FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ESPEC's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESPEC'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.
ESPEC (TSE:6859) has a FCF Yield % of 4.32 as of Jul. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ESPEC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ESPEC ranks #649 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is ESPEC's FCF Yield % too high?
ESPEC's current FCF Yield % is 4.32. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. ESPEC's value of 4.32 is 1863.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESPEC ranks #649 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ESPEC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESPEC's FCF Yield % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ESPEC ranks #649 out of 2498 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts ESPEC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.22. ESPEC's value of 4.32 is 1863.6% 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 a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.22, based on 2,498 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. ESPEC's current FCF Yield % of 4.32 is 1863.6% 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 ESPEC and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESPEC's current FCF Yield % is 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESPEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESPEC (TSE:6859) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,177.58, compared to a current price of 円3,980.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.32 and 1863.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.22. ESPEC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 ESPEC (TSE:6859), the current FCF Yield % is 4.32 as of Jul. 18, 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 ESPEC (TSE:6859) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESPEC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,980.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,177.58.
GuruFocus considers ESPEC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6859:
FCF Yield %: 4.32
GF Value™: 円3,177.58 vs. price of 円3,980.00 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1863.6% above the Hardware median (#649 of 2498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6859 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESPEC Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of environmental test chambers. It is engaged in the business divisions of Equipment business, Service business and Other business. In the Equipment business, the company offers environmental test chambers, secondary battery-related equipment, measurement and evaluation systems and semiconductor-related equipment. In the Service business, the entity offers after-sales service and engineering, laboratory testing services and other services. The organization offers its products in Japan and other countries.
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