BA FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of -1.1% means the company generates free cash flow equal to -1.1% of its stock market value, so it is spending more cash than it brings in after covering capital investments.
Sector Performance
12th percentileBA
-1.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-1.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of -1.1% means the company generates free cash flow equal to -1.1% of its stock market value, so it is spending more cash than it brings in after covering capital investments.
Compared to sector peers, this is far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing BA in the 12th percentile. The trend is stable across the last 8 quarters, with a year-over-year change that is not available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -10.0% (from -1.0% to -1.1%). A negative yield held steady over time points to persistent cash burn rather than a sudden deterioration, which raises ongoing risk for investors expecting cash returns. However, the stability of the metric tempers that risk, as there is no accelerating decline to signal a worsening situation. This directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the weak FCF yield is a negative factor, but the stable trend prevents a more bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BA?
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 BA's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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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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-1.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How BA's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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