AIZ FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 82% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 3007h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 13.1% means that for every $100 you invest in Assurant, the company generates $13.10 in cash from its operations after covering capital expenses — a measure of how much cash the stock returns relative to its price.
Sector Performance
82th percentileAIZ
13.1%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 13.1% means that for every $100 you invest in Assurant, the company generates $13.10 in cash from its operations after covering capital expenses — a measure of how much cash the stock returns relative to its price.
This yield is more than double the sector median of 6.2%, placing Assurant in the 77th percentile among its Financial Services peers, indicating it offers an unusually high cash return compared to similar companies. The metric has been completely stable over the past eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%, showing no movement in either direction. The combination of a high FCF yield and a flat trend implies that while the stock provides consistent cash generation with low volatility, it lacks momentum or catalysts that might drive further improvement in valuation. This stable, above-average yield supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the metric suggests a solid, income-like holding with limited upside risk, but the absence of growth in cash flow provides no reason to be bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AIZ?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does AIZ's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AIZ's FCF Yield of 13.1% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing it in the 82th percentile.
Who are AIZ's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AMP (6.2%), ARES (6.1%), RJF (6.6%), AIG (6.9%), AFL (4.4%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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13.1%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
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