Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) Free Cash Flow: £228 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LSE:DNLM Dunelm Group PLC LSE:DNLM
80 GF Score
Price £7.70
GF Value £11.77
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Dunelm Group Free Cash Flow?

Dunelm Group LSE:DNLM +2.67% 80 Free Cash Flow is £228 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DNLM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Dunelm Group's total free cash flow for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £27 Mil. Its total free cash flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £228 Mil.

Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.00. Its free cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.12.

During the past 12 months, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Dunelm Group was 8.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Free Cash Flow Growth Rate using Free Cash Flow per Share data.

During the past 13 years, Dunelm Group's highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 116.30% per year. The lowest was -34.10% per year. And the median was 13.70% per year.


Dunelm Group  (LSE:DNLM) Free Cash Flow Explanation

Free Cash Flow is very close to Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, except that in Warren Buffett's Owner's Earnings, the spending for Property, Plant, and Equipment is only for maintenance (replacement), while in the Free Cash Flow calculation, the cost of new Property, Plant, and Equipment due to business expansion is also deducted. There, Free Cash Flow is more conservative than Owner's Earnings.

In Don Yacktman's calculation of forward rate of return, he uses Free Cash Flow for the calculation. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation.

This is what Yacktman said in his March 2012 interview - when the S&P 500 was at 1400:

If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.

The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).

For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is because research shows that five years is the length of the typical business cycle.

Therefore, as of Jun26, Dunelm Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % (Jun26)=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=1.03533333/7.865+0.0438
=17.54 %

* 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.


Be Aware

Free Cash Flow within a report period can be affected by management's decisions of capital spending. Therefore, it is important to look at long term when it comes to Free Cash Flow.


Dunelm Group Free Cash Flow Related Terms


Dunelm Group Free Cash Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow 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.

Dunelm Group Free Cash Flow Chart

Dunelm Group Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Free Cash Flow
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Dunelm Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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Dunelm Group Free Cash Flow Calculation

Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company.

Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Free Cash Flow (A: Jun. 2026 )=Cash Flow from Operations+Capital Expenditure
=266.6+-42.7
=224

Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Free Cash Flow (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Cash Flow from Operations+Capital Expenditure
=41.5+-19.5
=22

Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £228 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Free Cash Flow →
What does a Free Cash Flow of £228 Mil mean?
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) has a Free Cash Flow of £228 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow represents the total amount of cash a company has on hand following operating and capital expenditures. View historial data for Dunelm Group and its competitors.
Is Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow too high?
Dunelm Group's current Free Cash Flow is £228 Mil. Overall, Dunelm Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow compare to CASY and WSM?
Dunelm Group's Free Cash Flow of £228 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Free Cash Flow for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Free Cash Flow depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Free Cash Flow 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 Free Cash Flow mean?
A high Free Cash Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow represents the total amount of cash a company has on hand following operating and capital expenditures. View historial data for Dunelm Group and its competitors. Dunelm Group's current Free Cash Flow is £228 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dunelm Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.77, compared to a current price of £7.70 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Free Cash Flow is £228 Mil. Dunelm Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Free Cash Flow calculated?
Free Cash Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM), the current Free Cash Flow is £228 Mil as of Jun. 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 Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dunelm Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £7.70 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.77. GuruFocus considers Dunelm Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DNLM:

  • Free Cash Flow: £228 Mil
  • GF Value™: £11.77 vs. price of £7.70 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DNLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dunelm Group Business Description

Address Watermead Business Park, Dunelm Store Support Centre, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, GBR, LE7 1AD
Dunelm Group PLC is a UK home-furnishing retailer. The company operates superstores, high street stores, and multichannel retail formats, such as online and telephone ordering. The diverse product offering ranges from textiles, such as bedding, curtains, cushions, quilts, and pillows, to kitchenware and dining. The products have exclusive designs and are sold under premium brands such as Dorma. Dunelm offers customers high-quality products in a broad price spectrum, supported by customer service and support. The group has one reportable segment, which is the operations to enable the retail of homewares in the UK and Ireland.
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