FCF Yield
Higher than 43% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 1902h ago
Sector Performance
43th percentileATO
-5.6%
Sector Median
-4.3%
Sector Avg
-4.1%
Deep Analysis
Atmos Energy’s free cash flow (FCF) yield of -5.6% means the company is currently generating less free cash than its market value, specifically a negative return for investors.
This is slightly better than the Utilities sector median of -6.7%, placing it in the 55th percentile among peers. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, and only a single data point exists, no trend can be assessed. The combination of a negative FCF yield with no trend data suggests elevated risk—the company is not producing excess cash—but the relative standing near the middle of its sector offers no clear edge. This metric neither contradicts nor strongly supports the overall neutral verdict; it aligns with a cautious stance, as the negative yield is typical for the sector but offers no positive catalyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ATO?
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 ATO's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ATO's FCF Yield of -5.6% compares to a Utilities sector median of -4.3%, placing it in the 43th percentile.
Who are ATO's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Utilities peers by FCF Yield include: AEE (-2.9%), PNW (-6.3%), PEG (0.1%), LNT (5.8%), AES (-15.9%).
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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-5.6%
Sector Median
-4.3%
Sector Avg
-4.1%
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