BAC FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
A company’s free cash flow (FCF) yield—the cash generated from operations after capital expenditures divided by its market value—currently stands at 3.0%, meaning an investor effectively earns $3.00 of free cash for every $100 of market price.
Sector Performance
34th percentileBAC
3.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
3.2%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
A company’s free cash flow (FCF) yield—the cash generated from operations after capital expenditures divided by its market value—currently stands at 3.0%, meaning an investor effectively earns $3.00 of free cash for every $100 of market price.
This yield is below the sector median of 4.2%, placing BAC in the 35th percentile of its peer group, indicating it offers less cash return relative to many competitors. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters,though no year-over-year change is available; quarter-over-quarter it declined 6.3% from 3.2% to 3.0%. The combination of a below-median yield with a modest quarterly decline suggests limited immediate opportunity for cash-focused investors, but the stable multi-year trend tempers downside risk. This profile neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is neither attractively high nor dangerously low, aligning with a neutral stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BAC?
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 BAC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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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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3.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
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