FCF Yield
Updated 317h ago
Sector Performance
8th percentileAWK
-4.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -4.6% means that for every $100 of stock market value, the company is burning $4.60 in free cash flow (cash left after operations and capital spending) rather than generating it.
This is well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing AWK in the 7th percentile among peers — meaning 93% of comparable companies have a higher, positive FCF Yield. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change of -9.5% shows the yield has turned more negative from the prior quarter’s -4.2%. The combination of a deeply negative FCF Yield and a worsening trend points to above-average financial risk, as the company continues to consume cash while peers generate it. This metric directly contradicts a bullish outlook and instead supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by highlighting a clear weakness that keeps the stock from being recommended as a buy.
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.
Who are AWK's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How AWK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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