CE FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 61h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 16.7% means the company generates $16.70 in free cash flow (cash left after expenses and investments) for every $100 of its stock market value — a high return compared to most peers.
Sector Performance
95th percentileCE
16.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.9%
Prior Period
15.9%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 16.7% means the company generates $16.70 in free cash flow (cash left after expenses and investments) for every $100 of its stock market value — a high return compared to most peers.
Against a sector median of 4.2%, it ranks in the 95th percentile, indicating the company is far more efficient at converting value into cash than the typical peer. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +5.0% (from 15.9% to 16.7%); year-over-year data is not available. A high and rising FCF Yield generally points to improving cash generation and potentially undervalued shares, which lowers investment risk from a cash-flow perspective. However, the overall NEUTRAL verdict suggests other factors — such as growth outlook, debt, or valuation elsewhere — offset this strong cash metric. This metric supports a bullish interpretation on its own but does not contradict the NEUTRAL verdict, as the rating already accounts for the positive cash yield alongside other considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CE?
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 CE's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), YELP (22.3%), F (22.4%), WRLD (26.9%).
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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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16.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.9%
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