CMCSA FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 20.7% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—equal to 20.7% of its current market value, offering a high direct cash return relative to price.
Sector Performance
96th percentileCMCSA
20.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
20.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 20.7% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—equal to 20.7% of its current market value, offering a high direct cash return relative to price.
This sits well above the sector median of 4.1%, placing CMCSA in the 96th percentile among peers, so the cash generation profile is unusually strong. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the FCF yield fell 8.4%, moving from 22.6% to the current 20.7%. Because the level is very high while the near-term direction is down, the stock presents a value opportunity with some momentum risk. The high absolute yield suggests limited downside if cash flows hold, but the decline warrants caution about whether the level is peaking. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong cash yield justifies holding, while the negative QoQ trend and missing long-term data prevent a more bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CMCSA?
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 CMCSA'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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20.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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