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FCF Yield

10.4%

Updated 272h ago

Sector Performance

87th percentile

CF

10.4%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.7%

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Deep Analysis

The current FCF Yield of 10.4% means that for every $100 invested in the company's stock, it generates $10.40 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.

This yield is well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company in the 88th percentile among its peers, indicating a high free cash flow return relative to the industry. However, the metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -6.3% from the prior period; the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a high yield with a decreasing trend suggests the current income return is attractive but may be under pressure, creating a mixed risk profile where the opportunity from above-average yield is tempered by the risk of further erosion. This mixed picture directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the high level alone would lean bullish, but the persistent decline prevents a clear positive signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CF?

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 CF's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).

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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CF

10.4%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.7%

How CF's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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