CMI FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.9% free cash flow yield means the company generates $0.029 in annual free cash flow for every $1 of its share price — a measure of the cash return an investor gets relative to the cost of the stock.
Sector Performance
37th percentileCMI
3.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.9% free cash flow yield means the company generates $0.029 in annual free cash flow for every $1 of its share price — a measure of the cash return an investor gets relative to the cost of the stock.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing CMI at the 34th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer a higher cash yield. The metric is improving: over the last 8 quarters the trend is increasing, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +7.4%, though the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a below-median yield with an upward trend suggests the cash return is strengthening, which lowers near-term risk but still leaves CMI less attractive on this basis than the typical sector peer. This partially supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the rising trend adds a positive signal, but the absolute yield remains weak relative to peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CMI?
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 CMI'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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3.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CMI's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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