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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.
Major Drilling Group International 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.
Major Drilling Group International FCF Yield % Related Terms
Major Drilling Group International 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.
Major Drilling Group International FCF Yield % Chart
Major Drilling Group International FCF Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Major Drilling Group International'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.
Major Drilling Group International FCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Major Drilling Group International's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Major Drilling Group International'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.
Major Drilling Group International (TSX:MDI) has a FCF Yield % of 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Major Drilling Group International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Major Drilling Group International ranks #336 out of 2673 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Major Drilling Group International's FCF Yield % too high?
Major Drilling Group International's current FCF Yield % of 1.78 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Based on the distribution chart, Major Drilling Group International ranks #336 out of 2673 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Major Drilling Group International has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Major Drilling Group International's FCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Major Drilling Group International ranks #336 out of 2673 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Major Drilling Group International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Major Drilling Group International and its competitors. Major Drilling Group International's current FCF Yield % is 1.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Major Drilling Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Major Drilling Group International (TSX:MDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$11.50, compared to a current price of C$14.25 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Major Drilling Group International's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Major Drilling Group International (TSX:MDI), the current FCF Yield % is 1.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Major Drilling Group International (TSX:MDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Major Drilling Group International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$14.25 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$11.50.
GuruFocus considers Major Drilling Group International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MDI:
FCF Yield %: 1.78 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: C$11.50 vs. price of C$14.25 (23.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Major Drilling Group International Business Description
Major Drilling Group International Inc consists of contract drilling for companies mainly involved in mining and mineral exploration. The Company has operations in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Its services are Surface Drilling Services, and Underground Drilling Services. Its geographical segments are Canada - the United States; South and Central America; and Australasia and Africa, of which majority of its revenue comes from South and Central America.
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