FCF Yield
Higher than 96% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 21h ago
Sector Performance
96th percentileCOF
19.9%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 19.9% means that for every dollar of Capital One's stock price, the company generates about 19.9 cents in free cash flow—the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital spending.
This yield is well above the Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing Capital One in the 95th percentile among its peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%, indicating no recent shift in cash flow relative to price. A high, stable FCF Yield suggests the stock is generating ample cash relative to its market value, which can reduce downside risk, but the flat trend offers no catalyst for immediate upside. This combination of an elevated yield without momentum supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the valuation appears attractive on a cash-flow basis, yet the lack of trend improvement does not warrant a more bullish stance.
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.
How does COF's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
COF's FCF Yield of 19.9% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing it in the 96th percentile.
Who are COF's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AXP (6.2%), AMP (6.2%), RJF (6.4%), AIG (6.9%), PNC (5.3%).
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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19.9%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How COF's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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