CHRW FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 3.4% means that for every dollar you invest in the stock, the company generates about 3.4 cents in cash after covering its capital spending — similar to a cash return on your investment.
Sector Performance
58th percentileCHRW
4.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 3.4% means that for every dollar you invest in the stock, the company generates about 3.4 cents in cash after covering its capital spending — similar to a cash return on your investment.
This yield sits below the sector median of 4.1%, placing it at the 40th percentile among sector peers, indicating it offers a lower cash return than most comparable companies. The trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -10.5% and no year-over-year change available for comparison. The combination of a yield below the sector median and a consistent downward trend suggests that the company's cash generation relative to its stock price is weakening, which may indicate elevated risk or limited upside for investors seeking income from cash flows. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as both the below-average level and the declining trajectory align with a guarded outlook on the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CHRW?
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 CHRW'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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4.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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