CINF FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 11.7% means the company generates about 11.7 cents of free cash flow — cash left after operating and capital expenses — for every dollar of its share price.
Sector Performance
90th percentileCINF
11.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
12.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 11.7% means the company generates about 11.7 cents of free cash flow — cash left after operating and capital expenses — for every dollar of its share price.
This is far above the sector median of 4.2%, placing CINF in the 90th percentile among sector peers. The metric is stable across the last 8 quarters, with year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +3.5%. Recent values of 11.7%, 11.3%, 10.9%, and 11.1% confirm a narrow, steady range. A high yield combined with a stable trend points to consistent cash generation at a reasonable valuation, which reduces downside risk but does not signal a catalyst for outperformance. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong FCF yield is a positive, yet the lack of upward momentum offers no reason to upgrade the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CINF?
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 CINF'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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11.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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