CPRT FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the annual free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, essentially showing the cash return you'd get if you bought the whole company today.
Sector Performance
48th percentileCPRT
4.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.2%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the annual free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, essentially showing the cash return you'd get if you bought the whole company today.
At 4.2%, CPRT's FCF Yield matches the sector median of exactly 4.2%, placing it in the 50th percentile among peers—right in the middle of the pack. The metric's trend is not available for the last 8 quarters, and the year-over-year change is also not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 6.7%, from 4.5% to 4.2%. This combination of a sector-average level with a recent quarterly drop implies moderate risk: the stock is not undervalued or overvalued relative to its sector, but the falling yield suggests free cash flow weakened or the market value rose recently. Because the FCF Yield sits at the sector median and lacks a clear directional trend, it neither adds upside opportunity nor signals a red flag. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it aligns with peer performance without showing a decisive edge or deficit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CPRT?
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 CPRT'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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4.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CPRT's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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