SafranXSWX:SAF 90 FCF Yield % is 2.79 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF244.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 73.88% 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.
As of today, Safran's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is CHF3,668 Mil, and Market Cap is CHF129,454 Mil. Therefore, Safran's FCF Yield % for today is 2.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safran's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SAF'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 3.33 Max: 7.24
Current: 2.79
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Safran was 7.24%. The lowest was 1.95%. And the median was 3.33%.
XSWX:SAF's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 73.88% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -0.01
vs XSWX:SAF: 2.79
Safran's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.78%.
Safran 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.
Safran FCF Yield % Related Terms
Safran FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safran'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.
Safran FCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safran'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.
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a FCF Yield % of 2.79 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Safran and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.33. Over the past decade, Safran's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 7.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #93 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Safran's FCF Yield % too high?
Safran's current FCF Yield % of 2.79 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 7.24. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #93 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's FCF Yield % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #93 out of 356 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Safran in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Safran's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.95 to 7.24 over the past decade. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Safran and its competitors. Safran's current FCF Yield % is 2.79, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current FCF Yield % of 2.79. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF244.03, compared to a current price of CHF288.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.79, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.33. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current FCF Yield % is 2.79 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF288.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF244.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:
FCF Yield %: 2.79 (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.33)
GF Value™: CHF244.03 vs. price of CHF288.00 (18% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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