CNPNEUTRAL

FCF Yield

-8.4%

Updated 8h ago

Sector Performance

5th percentile

CNP

-8.4%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.7%

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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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CNP

-8.4%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.7%

How CNP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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