CHPT FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 145h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -48.7% means the company is burning cash rather than generating it relative to its market value — for every dollar of its stock price, it loses nearly 49 cents in free cash flow.
Sector Performance
1th percentileCHPT
-48.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
-43.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -48.7% means the company is burning cash rather than generating it relative to its market value — for every dollar of its stock price, it loses nearly 49 cents in free cash flow.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2% and places CHPT in the 1st percentile among peers, meaning almost all competitors have a higher (better) yield. The trend over the last eight quarters is stable, with no year-over-year change available, but a quarter-over-quarter decline of -12.2% from -43.4% to -48.7%. A deeply negative yield combined with a stable but slightly worsening trend signals high financial strain and limited ability to self-fund operations, increasing investment risk. This metric directly contradicts any bullish case and fully supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict — a company with such poor cash generation is a speculative hold at best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CHPT?
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 CHPT's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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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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-48.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
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