FCF Yield
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Sector Performance
5th percentileCNP
-8.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -8.4% means that for every dollar of its stock price, the company is burning 8.4 cents of free cash flow rather than generating it — free cash flow yield measures the cash a business produces after expenses relative to its market value, and a negative figure signals cash consumption.
Compared to sector peers, the median FCF Yield is positive 4.2%, and this stock ranks in the 5th percentile, meaning 95% of peers have a higher (better) yield. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield dropped 2.4 percentage points from -8.2% to -8.4%, showing deterioration. The combination of a deeply negative yield and a worsening recent trend implies elevated investment risk, as the company’s cash drain is both persistent and accelerating. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a negative and declining free cash flow yield typically points to financial strain rather than a balanced risk profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CNP?
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 CNP's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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-8.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How CNP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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