COP FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 4.5% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 4.5% of its market value annually, measuring how much cash profit is left after operating costs and capital spending relative to its stock price.
Sector Performance
56th percentileCOP
4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 4.5% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 4.5% of its market value annually, measuring how much cash profit is left after operating costs and capital spending relative to its stock price.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing COP in the 55th percentile among peers. The metric is decreasing across recent quarters: the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline is -10.0%, with historical values falling from 5.3% to 5.0% to 4.5%. A yield still above the sector median but trending downward suggests the cash generation advantage is shrinking, which could signal rising valuation or falling cash flows that add moderate risk to the stock. Given the erosion, the current level offers a fair but fading cash return relative to peers. This does not strongly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the above-median yield supports a neutral view while the downward trend prevents a more positive stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about COP?
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 COP'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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4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How COP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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