CPB FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 77h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 10.7% means that for every $100 invested in CPB, the company generates about $10.70 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—which investors can view as a return on their investment.
Sector Performance
87th percentileCPB
10.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
10.7%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 10.7% means that for every $100 invested in CPB, the company generates about $10.70 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—which investors can view as a return on their investment.
This yield is more than double the sector median of 4.2%, placing CPB in the 87th percentile among its industry peers, indicating it offers a higher cash return relative to most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter increase of +5.9% shows the metric improved from 10.1% to 10.7% in the most recent quarter. Because the FCF yield already stands well above the sector average and is trending upward, the combination suggests a low risk of overvaluation and potential for stable cash generation, though the limited historical data prevents full trend analysis. This high and improving yield supports the NEUTRAL verdict by confirming the stock is not overpriced from a cash-flow perspective, but it does not alone justify a bullish call given other factors likely included in that overall assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CPB?
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 CPB'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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10.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CPB's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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