CMC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 157h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price—here, a 4.1% yield means CMC produces about $4.10 in free cash for every $100 of market value.
Sector Performance
48th percentileCMC
4.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.9%
Prior Period
4.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price—here, a 4.1% yield means CMC produces about $4.10 in free cash for every $100 of market value.
This matches the sector median of exactly 4.1%, placing CMC at the 49th percentile among peers, right at the average level. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year increase of +5.1% but a quarter-over-quarter decline of -4.7%, showing short-term pullback within a steady range. Because the yield is neither unusually high nor low and the trend is flat, the combination suggests balanced investment risk with no clear undervaluation or overvaluation signal. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it offers no compelling reason to lean bullish or bearish relative to the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CMC?
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 CMC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), YELP (22.3%), F (22.4%), WRLD (26.9%).
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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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4.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.9%
How CMC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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