CHD FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value, so 4.7% means investors get roughly $4.70 in cash per $100 of equity they hold.
Sector Performance
58th percentileCHD
4.8%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.7%(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value, so 4.7% means investors get roughly $4.70 in cash per $100 of equity they hold.
That level sits above the sector median of 4.1%, placing CHD in the 57th percentile among peer companies. The yield has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent values climbing from 4.4% to 4.6% to 4.7%, and it rose 2.2% quarter-over-quarter. The year-over-year change is not available, but the consistent upward sequence points to steady free cash flow growth or valuation adjustments. An above-median yield that is still rising implies improving cash generation relative to price, which lowers the risk of overpaying while not signaling exceptional value. This combination supports the NEUTRAL overall verdict: the metric is favorable but not strong enough to justify a more bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CHD?
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.
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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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4.8%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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