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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 FCF Yield % is 12.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 12.79. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 82.91% 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA FCF Yield % Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a FCF Yield % of 12.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.79. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Yield % has ranged from 8.76 to 17.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #174 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Yield % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current FCF Yield % of 12.98 is near median its 10-year median of 12.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.76 to a high of 17.02. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.45. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 12.98 is 795.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #174 out of 1018 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's FCF Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #174 out of 1018 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.45. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 12.98 is 795.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 8.76 to 17.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.79 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,018 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current FCF Yield % of 12.98 is 795.2% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current FCF Yield % is 12.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current FCF Yield % of 12.98. The current FCF Yield % is 12.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.79 and 795.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current FCF Yield % is 12.98 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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