BOX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
At 8.0%, the free cash flow yield shows the annual free cash flow a company generates as a percentage of its market value — a higher yield can mean more cash return relative to price.
Sector Performance
81th percentileBOX
8.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
7.5%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
At 8.0%, the free cash flow yield shows the annual free cash flow a company generates as a percentage of its market value — a higher yield can mean more cash return relative to price.
This figure sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing BOX in the 79th percentile among peers, so the level is strong relative to the market. The trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with the year-over-year change unavailable; quarter-over-quarter the metric improved by +6.7%, from 7.5% to 8.0%. Despite that recent bounce, the longer-term decline suggests cash generation relative to valuation has been weakening. The combination of a high current yield with a falling trend points to a potential opportunity if the decline stabilizes, but also a risk if the erosion continues. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the elevated level does not offset the persistent downward direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BOX?
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 BOX'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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8.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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