CPT FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending, relative to its current stock price, and at 3.6% it means shareholders get that return in free cash flow each year.
Sector Performance
42th percentileCPT
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending, relative to its current stock price, and at 3.6% it means shareholders get that return in free cash flow each year.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, putting CPT at the 43rd percentile among its peers. The metric is increasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent quarterly change at +2.9% and no year-over-year figure available; values have moved from 3.4% to 3.5% to 3.6% in the latest periods. A sub-median yield that is rising suggests improving cash generation versus price, but still leaves a gap to the typical peer. For risk, the low relative level points to limited immediate cash-based cushion, while the upward trend hints at potential for improvement. This supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the current FCF yield lacks the strength to warrant a more positive stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CPT?
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 CPT'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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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CPT's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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