Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) FCF Yield %: 7.26 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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TSE:7297 Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd TSE:7297
65 GF Score
Price 円867.00
GF Value 円786.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Car Mate Mfg Co FCF Yield %?

Car Mate Mfg Co TSE:7297 -1.48% 65 FCF Yield % is 7.26 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 10.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:7297 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円786.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,330 Vehicles & Parts companies, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks better than 69.77% 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, Car Mate Mfg Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is 円444 Mil, and Market Cap is 円6,116 Mil. Therefore, Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Yield % for today is 7.26%.

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

TSE:7297' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.53   Med: 10.97   Max: 21.55
Current: 7.26


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Car Mate Mfg Co was 21.55%. The lowest was -15.53%. And the median was 10.97%.

TSE:7297's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
69.77% of 1330 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.365 vs TSE:7297: 7.26

Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.49%.


Car Mate Mfg 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.


Car Mate Mfg Co FCF Yield % Related Terms


Car Mate Mfg Co FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car Mate Mfg 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.

Car Mate Mfg Co FCF Yield % Chart

Car Mate Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.79 -15.00 -4.07 19.25 6.99

Car Mate Mfg Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 49.79 -7.50 46.05 -19.66 32.92

TSE:7297 vs ORLY, AZO: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Car Mate Mfg 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.


Car Mate Mfg Co FCF Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Yield % falls into.


TSE:7297
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Car Mate Mfg 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.

Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=444.042 / 6348.6
=6.99%

Car Mate Mfg 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
=1045.123 * 2 / 6348.6
=32.92%

* 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 7.26 mean?
Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) has a FCF Yield % of 7.26 as of Jul. 21, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #402 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Car Mate Mfg Co's current FCF Yield % of 7.26 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 10.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Yield % is 2.37. Car Mate Mfg Co's value of 7.26 is 207% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #402 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Car Mate Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car Mate Mfg Co's FCF Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #402 out of 1330 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Car Mate Mfg Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.37. Car Mate Mfg Co's value of 7.26 is 207% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.97 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Car Mate Mfg 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.37, based on 1,330 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. Car Mate Mfg Co's current FCF Yield % of 7.26 is 207% 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 Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car Mate Mfg Co's current FCF Yield % is 7.26, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 10.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円786.35, compared to a current price of 円867.00 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.26, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 10.97 and 207% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.37. Car Mate Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297), the current FCF Yield % is 7.26 as of Jul. 21, 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円867.00 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円786.35. GuruFocus considers Car Mate Mfg Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7297:

  • FCF Yield %: 7.26 (34% below median its 10-year median of 10.97)
  • GF Value™: 円786.35 vs. price of 円867.00 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#402 of 1330)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Car Mate Mfg Co Business Description

Address Toso 33 - 11 Nagasaki 5 - chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0051
Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells auto parts and accessories. Its products include roof carrier, fishing rod carrier, car accessories, air fresheners, and flat wiper, among others. Further it also provides leisure and sporting goods and snowboards.
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