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CAG FCF Yield Analysis

12.6%

Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A 12.6% FCF yield means the company generates $0.126 of free cash flow for every $1 of its market value per year — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the stock price.

Sector Performance

91th percentile

CAG

12.6%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

9.2%

Prior Period

13.3%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A 12.6% FCF yield means the company generates $0.126 of free cash flow for every $1 of its market value per year — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the stock price.

This sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing CAG in the 91st percentile among peers, so its absolute cash generation is unusually high. The trend is decreasing: quarter-over-quarter the yield fell 5.3%, while the year-over-year change is not available, and the last four readings (12.6%, 13.3%, 13.8%, 14.3%) show a consistent downward path. The combination of a high level but falling trend suggests the stock’s cash return is still attractive, yet the deterioration could signal rising share prices, falling cash flows, or both — a reason for caution rather than alarm. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the strong percentile ranking justifies continued attention, but the declining trajectory adds uncertainty to the investment case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CAG?

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 CAG's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).

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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.