CEG FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 1.3% FCF yield means that for every $100 of CEG’s market value, the company generates about $1.30 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital expenses.
Sector Performance
19th percentileCEG
1.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
1.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 1.3% FCF yield means that for every $100 of CEG’s market value, the company generates about $1.30 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital expenses.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing CEG in the 19th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer a higher cash return on price. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -7.1%, with historical values showing 1.3% most recently versus 1.4% before; a full trend direction is N/A. The low yield combined with the recent decline suggests limited cash generation relative to valuation, which adds downside risk if growth stalls or market sentiment shifts. This metric contradicts a neutral stance by flagging below-median cash efficiency, though it does not alone push the verdict to bearish. Therefore, the FCF yield supports caution, but it does not override the overall NEUTRAL rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CEG?
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 CEG'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.
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1.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CEG's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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