C FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 79h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A FCF yield of -33.5% means the company's free cash flow (the cash left after operating and capital expenses) is negative relative to its market value — essentially, it is consuming cash rather than generating it for shareholders.
Sector Performance
2th percentileC
-33.5%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
Prior Period
-30.9%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A FCF yield of -33.5% means the company's free cash flow (the cash left after operating and capital expenses) is negative relative to its market value — essentially, it is consuming cash rather than generating it for shareholders.
In its sector, the median FCF yield is positive at 4.1%, placing Citigroup in the 2nd percentile among peers, far below the typical peer. Over the past eight quarters the metric has been stable, with a year-over-year improvement of +4.0% (from a less negative level) but a quarter-over-quarter decline of -8.4% (becoming more negative). The combination of a deeply negative yield and a stable but still negative trend indicates persistent cash-consumption, raising risk that the company may need external financing or asset sales. This undermines the investment case for income-oriented shareholders, but the stability suggests no dramatic deterioration. The overall NEUTRAL verdict is contradicted by this metric, as a negative FCF yield typically signals financial strain that would warrant a cautious or negative view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about C?
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 C's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: NTRS (21.5%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%), F (22.4%).
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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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-33.5%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
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