BEAM FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 11h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A free cash flow yield of -12.3% means the company is generating negative free cash flow relative to its market value, effectively burning cash rather than returning it to shareholders.
Sector Performance
5th percentileBEAM
-11.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
-12.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A free cash flow yield of -12.3% means the company is generating negative free cash flow relative to its market value, effectively burning cash rather than returning it to shareholders.
That sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing BEAM in the 4th percentile among peers, so nearly all comparable companies produce better cash returns. The metric has decreased over the last eight quarters; year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter change improved by +7.5% (from -13.3% to -12.3%) while prior values also included -10.1%. The combination of a deeply negative yield and a declining long-term trend points to ongoing cash burn, which elevates investment risk even if the latest quarter shows slight improvement. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the negative cash generation relative to peers is a clear reason for caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BEAM?
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 BEAM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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-11.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How BEAM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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