FCF Yield
Higher than 5% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
5th percentileALLY
-4.6%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
42.5%
Deep Analysis
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -4.6% means Ally Financial is currently generating negative free cash flow relative to its market value — essentially, cash left after expenses is falling short, so the yield is negative.
This compares poorly to the financial services sector median of 6.2%, placing Ally in the 3rd percentile among its peers, meaning only 3% of sector companies have a lower FCF yield. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both reported as N/A, so no trend direction can be assessed over the last eight quarters. With a negative yield and no available trend data, the metric points to elevated risk, as negative free cash flow can signal pressure on dividends, debt payments, or reinvestment capacity. This directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since such a low FCF yield relative to peers typically warrants a more cautious view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ALLY?
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 ALLY's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ALLY's FCF Yield of -4.6% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.5%, placing it in the 5th percentile.
Who are ALLY's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AXP (6.2%), ARES (6.1%), PNC (5.3%), NU (5.1%), SCHW (4.9%).
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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-4.6%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
42.5%
How ALLY's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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