CTAS FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.4% free cash flow yield means the company generates annual free cash flow equal to 2.4% of its market value — think of it as the cash return a buyer would get before any growth.
Sector Performance
28th percentileCTAS
2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.4%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.4% free cash flow yield means the company generates annual free cash flow equal to 2.4% of its market value — think of it as the cash return a buyer would get before any growth.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, and the stock ranks in the 29th percentile among peers, so most similar companies offer a higher cash return. The trend is increasing, with the metric moving from 2.2% to 2.3% to 2.4% over the most recent reported values; quarter over quarter it rose +4.3%, while year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a below-median level but an upward trend suggests improving cash generation, yet the company still trails its sector on absolute yield. That mix creates a moderate opportunity if the improvement continues, but the low current level keeps downside
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CTAS?
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 CTAS'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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2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CTAS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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