FCF Yield
Higher than 64% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 12h ago
Sector Performance
64th percentileAWK
-4.2%
Sector Median
-5.5%
Sector Avg
2.7%
Deep Analysis
The FCF Yield of -4.2% means that for every $100 of American Water Works' market value, the company generated negative $4.20 in free cash flow (the cash left after operating and capital expenses) over the past twelve months.
This is better than the sector median of -5.5%, placing the company in the 64th percentile among utility peers. The metric has been stable, with no change year-over-year (0.0%) or quarter-over-quarter (0.0%), and the last eight quarters all show the same -4.2% value. The combination of a negative but stable FCF Yield, especially one that is above the sector median, suggests limited immediate risk from deteriorating cash flow, but also no improvement to signal an investment opportunity. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the metric neither signals a compelling upside nor warns of a worsening cash-flow problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AWK?
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 AWK's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AWK's FCF Yield of -4.2% compares to a Utilities sector median of -5.5%, placing it in the 64th percentile.
Who are AWK's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Utilities peers by FCF Yield include: ATO (-5.6%), PPL (-5.4%), 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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-4.2%
Sector Median
-5.5%
Sector Avg
2.7%
How AWK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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