CTRA FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
With a current free cash flow yield of 6.6%, each dollar invested in CTRA generates nearly 6.6 cents in annual free cash flow per share — a measure of cash profits after capital spending — making it a useful gauge of value for non-expert investors.
Sector Performance
73th percentileCTRA
6.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
8.2%(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
With a current free cash flow yield of 6.6%, each dollar invested in CTRA generates nearly 6.6 cents in annual free cash flow per share — a measure of cash profits after capital spending — making it a useful gauge of value for non-expert investors.
This yield sits well above the sector median of 4.3% and places CTRA in the 75th percentile among its peers, indicating it offers a higher cash return than most comparable companies. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -19.5% (from 8.2% to 6.6%) shows the yield has dropped sharply in the latest period. The combination of a strong absolute level with a recent downward trend suggests the stock still offers above-average cash generation, but the declining momentum introduces a degree of caution for investors. This mix of a high percentile ranking and a negative short-term move neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it reinforces the balanced assessment by highlighting a positive valuation offset by recent deterioration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CTRA?
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 CTRA'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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6.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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