BEN FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates relative to its market value, so a 5.3% yield means investors receive roughly $5.30 in cash flow per $100 of equity price.
Sector Performance
64th percentileBEN
5.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates relative to its market value, so a 5.3% yield means investors receive roughly $5.30 in cash flow per $100 of equity price.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing BEN in the 62nd percentile of sector peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with the most recent values at 5.3%, 5.4%, and 5.1%; year-over-year change is not available, while quarter-over-quarter change is -1.9%. The combination of a yield above the sector median with a flat trend suggests moderate cash generation without improving momentum, pointing to limited downside risk but also no expanding opportunity. This level and stability align with a neutral view, as the yield is neither exceptionally high nor deteriorating. Therefore, the FCF yield supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BEN?
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.
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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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5.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How BEN's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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