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.
Valneva SE FCF Yield % Related Terms
Valneva SE FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valneva SE'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.
WBO:VLA vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Valneva SE'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.
Valneva SE FCF Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Valneva SE's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valneva SE'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.
Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) has a FCF Yield % of -11.51 as of Jun. 30, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Valneva SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valneva SE ranks #765 out of 1415 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Valneva SE's FCF Yield % too high?
Valneva SE's current FCF Yield % is -11.51. Based on the distribution chart, Valneva SE ranks #765 out of 1415 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valneva SE has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valneva SE's FCF Yield % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Valneva SE ranks #765 out of 1415 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Valneva SE in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Valneva SE and its competitors. Valneva SE's current FCF Yield % is -11.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valneva SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.46, compared to a current price of €2.24 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -11.51. Valneva SE's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Valneva SE (WBO:VLA), the current FCF Yield % is -11.51 as of Jun. 30, 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 Valneva SE (WBO:VLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valneva SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.24 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.46.
GuruFocus considers Valneva SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VLA:
FCF Yield %: -11.51
GF Value™: €2.46 vs. price of €2.24 (8.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valneva SE is a vaccine company focused on developing life-saving vaccines. Its portfolio includes three vaccines for travelers. The segments of the group are Commercialized vaccines which relate to marketed vaccines, the group's vaccines IXIARO/JESPECT, DUKORAL, IXCHIQ; Covid includes development, manufacturing, & distribution related to the COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine candidates which relate to research and development programs to generate new approvable products to generate future cash flows from product sales through partnering with pharmaceutical companies; & Technologies and services which relate to services and inventions at a commercialization stage. The company generates majority of its revenue from product sales.
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