FCF Yield
Higher than 45% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 12h ago
Sector Performance
45th percentileATO
-5.6%
Sector Median
-5.5%
Sector Avg
2.7%
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of -5.6% means that relative to its stock price, Atmos Energy is consuming cash rather than generating it—free cash flow is the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
Among utility sector peers, the sector median FCF yield is -5.5%, so Atmos is just slightly below that, placing it at the 45th percentile. 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%. A persistently negative FCF yield, combined with a flat trend, suggests an ongoing need for external financing to fund capital projects, which introduces risk if borrowing costs rise, but also signals that this capital intensity is a steady feature of the business model. This metric neither clearly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it is in line with peers and shows no sudden shift, reinforcing a balanced view of the stock.
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 -5.5%, placing it in the 45th percentile.
Who are ATO's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Utilities peers by FCF Yield include: PPL (-5.4%), AWK (-4.2%), PNW (-7.7%), LNT (-7.9%), AEE (-2.9%).
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
-5.5%
Sector Avg
2.7%
How ATO's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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