FCF Yield
Higher than 40% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 189h ago
Sector Performance
40th percentileBHP
4.2%
Sector Median
4.3%
Sector Avg
3.0%
Deep Analysis
BHP's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 4.2% means that for every dollar of its stock price, the company generates about 4.2 cents in cash that can be returned to shareholders or reinvested, a measure of financial health and potential returns.
This sits slightly below the sector median of 4.3% and places BHP in the 33rd percentile among its Basic Materials peers, indicating lower cash generation efficiency relative to most competitors. No trend data is available: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there are no historical values beyond the single reported figure. Without a trend, the combination of a near-median yield and no directional information offers limited risk or opportunity insight, though the absence of deterioration is neutral. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it aligns with the view that BHP is performing in line with sector norms without clear signs of strength or weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BHP?
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 BHP's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
BHP's FCF Yield of 4.2% compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 4.3%, placing it in the 40th percentile.
Who are BHP's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Basic Materials peers by FCF Yield include: ALB (4.2%), VALE (4.3%), PPG (4.3%), AG (4.4%), AEM (5.0%).
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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4.2%
Sector Median
4.3%
Sector Avg
3.0%
How BHP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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