UmicoreUMICF 59 FCF Yield % is 7.70 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 446% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates UMICF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks better than 74.49% 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.
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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Umicore FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Umicore'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 Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.
Umicore FCF Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore'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.
Umicore (UMICF) has a FCF Yield % of 7.70 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. This is 446% above median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #63 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Umicore's FCF Yield % too high?
Umicore's current FCF Yield % of 7.70 is 446% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. The Waste Management industry median FCF Yield % is 1.12. Umicore's value of 7.70 is 587.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #63 out of 247 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's FCF Yield % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #63 out of 247 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Umicore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.12. Umicore's value of 7.70 is 587.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Umicore 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 Waste Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Waste Management companies is 1.12, based on 247 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. Umicore's current FCF Yield % of 7.70 is 587.5% 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 Umicore and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current FCF Yield % is 7.70, which is 446% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (UMICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.98, compared to a current price of $24.92 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.70, which is 446% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 587.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.12. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Umicore (UMICF), the current FCF Yield % is 7.70 as of Jun. 28, 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 Umicore (UMICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.92 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.98.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UMICF:
FCF Yield %: 7.70 (446% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $13.98 vs. price of $24.92 (78.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 587.5% above the Waste Management median (#63 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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