BE FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 35% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 518h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow yield of 0.1% means an investor gets back only one-tenth of one percent of the company's market value in yearly free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital spending.
Sector Performance
35th percentileBE
0.1%
Sector Median
1.6%
Sector Avg
-36.4%
Prior Period
0.3%(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow yield of 0.1% means an investor gets back only one-tenth of one percent of the company's market value in yearly free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital spending.
That places it far below the Industrials sector median of 1.6%, with the stock sitting at the 35th percentile among sector peers, meaning roughly two-thirds of peers offer a higher yield. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no directional signal from this metric. A yield this low, combined with no trend data, offers little cushion for valuation and points to limited cash-based return for shareholders. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the weak yield and absence of improvement do not justify a more positive stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BE?
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 BE's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
BE's FCF Yield of 0.1% compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.6%, placing it in the 35th percentile.
Who are BE's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Industrials peers by FCF Yield include: MMM (1.6%), PWR (1.7%), AXON (0.2%), LILM (0.0%), AME (3.5%).
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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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0.1%
Sector Median
1.6%
Sector Avg
-36.4%
How BE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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