BE FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 35% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 265h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 0.1% means the company generates only $0.10 of free cash flow (cash left after operations and capital spending) for every $100 of its market value — a very modest return for investors.
Sector Performance
35th percentileBE
0.1%
Sector Median
1.7%
Sector Avg
-31.1%
Prior Period
0.3%(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 0.1% means the company generates only $0.10 of free cash flow (cash left after operations and capital spending) for every $100 of its market value — a very modest return for investors.
That figure sits well below the Industrials sector median of 1.6%, placing BE in the 33rd percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but in the most recent quarter the metric dropped by 66.7% (from 0.3% to 0.1%). This combination of a low absolute yield and a sharp quarterly decline signals that the company is producing minimal free cash flow relative to its valuation, and that cash generation is deteriorating quickly. Such a pattern raises the risk of limited financial flexibility and potential reliance on external financing. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the weak and worsening FCF Yield contrasts with what investors typically expect from a stable Industrials company.
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 1.7%, placing it in the 35th percentile.
Who are BE's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Industrials peers by FCF Yield include: MMM (1.7%), PWR (1.7%), SAIA (0.2%), AXON (0.2%), LILM (0.0%).
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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
1.7%
Sector Avg
-31.1%
How BE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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