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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.
Central Automotive Products 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.
Central Automotive Products FCF Yield % Related Terms
Central Automotive Products FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products FCF Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Automotive Products's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) has a FCF Yield % of 7.55 as of Jul. 21, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Central Automotive Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #388 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Central Automotive Products' FCF Yield % too high?
Central Automotive Products' current FCF Yield % is 7.55. The Vehicles & Parts industry median FCF Yield % is 2.39. Central Automotive Products' value of 7.55 is 215.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #388 out of 1330 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Automotive Products has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Automotive Products' FCF Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #388 out of 1330 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Central Automotive Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.39. Central Automotive Products' value of 7.55 is 215.9% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median FCF Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.39, 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. Central Automotive Products's current FCF Yield % of 7.55 is 215.9% 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 Central Automotive Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Automotive Products's current FCF Yield % is 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Automotive Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,987.83, compared to a current price of 円2,110.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.55 and 215.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.39. Central Automotive Products' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117), the current FCF Yield % is 7.55 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,110.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,987.83.
GuruFocus considers Central Automotive Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8117:
FCF Yield %: 7.55
GF Value™: 円1,987.83 vs. price of 円2,110.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 215.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#388 of 1330)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Automotive Products Ltd is engaged in the business of developing automobile parts. The product line includes - Timing parts, piston rings, cylinder liners, engine bearing, transmission parts, suspension parts, steering parts, shock absorber, brake parts, clutch, cooling parts, air conditioning parts, filter, cable, and engine oil.
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