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IONOS Group SEXSWX:IOS +4.94%35 FCF Yield % is 5.90 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 8.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IOS with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.79 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,873 Software companies, IONOS Group SE ranks better than 73.96% 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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IONOS Group SE FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group 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.
XSWX:IOS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group 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.
IONOS Group SE FCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group 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.
IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) has a FCF Yield % of 5.90 as of Aug. 17, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on IONOS Group SE and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 8.59. Over the past decade, IONOS Group SE's FCF Yield % has ranged from 5.19 to 12.71. According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #748 out of 2873 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is IONOS Group SE's FCF Yield % too high?
IONOS Group SE's current FCF Yield % of 5.90 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.19 to a high of 12.71. The Software industry median FCF Yield % is 0.88. IONOS Group SE's value of 5.90 is 570.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #748 out of 2873 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's FCF Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #748 out of 2873 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts IONOS Group SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.88. IONOS Group SE's value of 5.90 is 570.5% above this benchmark. Historically, IONOS Group SE's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 5.19 to 12.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.59 vs. the industry median of 0.88, IONOS Group SE 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 Software company?
The median FCF Yield % among Software companies is 0.88, based on 2,873 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. IONOS Group SE's current FCF Yield % of 5.90 is 570.5% 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 IONOS Group SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IONOS Group SE's current FCF Yield % is 5.90, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 8.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.79, compared to a current price of CHF31.84 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.90, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.59 and 570.5% above the Software industry median of 0.88. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 35/100. 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 IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS), the current FCF Yield % is 5.90 as of Aug. 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 IONOS Group SE (XSWX:IOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF31.84 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.79.
GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IOS:
FCF Yield %: 5.90 (31% below median its 10-year median of 8.59)
GF Value™: CHF24.79 vs. price of CHF31.84 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 570.5% above the Software median (#748 of 2873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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