COF FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 227h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield (FCF Yield) is the annual free cash flow per share divided by the current share price, showing how much cash a company generates relative to its market value.
Sector Performance
95th percentileCOF
19.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
19.6%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield (FCF Yield) is the annual free cash flow per share divided by the current share price, showing how much cash a company generates relative to its market value.
At 19.2%, COF's yield is far above the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 95th percentile among peers. The metric is decreasing, with a quarter-over-quarter change of -2.0% and a year-over-year change that is not available; recent values are 19.2%, 19.6%, and 21.2% (most recent first). This combination of a high yield but falling trend suggests cash flow generation remains strong relative to price, yet the downward direction could signal slowing cash flow or a rising share price. That implies a limited opportunity for value-seeking investors, tempered by caution about the erosion. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high absolute yield is countered by the clear decline, leaving no decisive push toward bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about COF?
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 COF's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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19.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How COF's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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