InnovateVATE +3.75%46 FCF Yield % is 68.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 364% above its 10-year median of 14.72. GuruFocus rates VATE with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,787 Construction companies, Innovate ranks better than 96.64% 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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Innovate FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Innovate's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Innovate'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.
Innovate FCF Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Innovate's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innovate'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.
Innovate (VATE) has a FCF Yield % of 68.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Innovate and its competitors. This is 364% above median its historical median of 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovate ranks #60 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Innovate's FCF Yield % too high?
Innovate's current FCF Yield % of 68.24 is 364% above median its 10-year median of 14.72. The Construction industry median FCF Yield % is 2.24. Innovate's value of 68.24 is 2946.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovate ranks #60 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovate has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovate's FCF Yield % compare to SHIM and ESOA?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Innovate ranks #60 out of 1787 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Innovate in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.24. Innovate's value of 68.24 is 2946.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.72 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Innovate 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 Construction company?
The median FCF Yield % among Construction companies is 2.24, based on 1,787 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. Innovate's current FCF Yield % of 68.24 is 2946.4% 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 Innovate and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innovate's current FCF Yield % is 68.24, which is 364% above median its own 10-year median of 14.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovate (VATE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.93, compared to a current price of $18.83 — trading 217.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 68.24, which is 364% above median its 10-year median of 14.72 and 2946.4% above the Construction industry median of 2.24. Innovate's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Innovate (VATE), the current FCF Yield % is 68.24 as of Jun. 25, 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 Innovate (VATE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.83 is trading 217.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.93.
GuruFocus considers Innovate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VATE:
FCF Yield %: 68.24 (364% above median its 10-year median of 14.72)
GF Value™: $5.93 vs. price of $18.83 (217.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2946.4% above the Construction median (#60 of 1787)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VATE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Innovate Corp is a diversified holding company that has a portfolio of subsidiaries in a variety of operating segments. Its segments include Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Spectrum, and Other segment. Through its subsidiaries it provides fully integrated structural and steel construction services; supports healthcare and biotechnology product development; and operates Over-The-Air (OTA) broadcasting stations across the United States (U.S.) including Puerto Rico.
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