CTVA FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 5.4% free cash flow yield means that for every $100 of company market value, CTVA generates $5.40 in annual free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
61th percentileCTVA
5.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.4%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 5.4% free cash flow yield means that for every $100 of company market value, CTVA generates $5.40 in annual free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
That level sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing CTVA in the 64th percentile of peers, so it offers better cash return than most comparable companies. The trend is increasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent reading down 1.8% quarter-over-quarter from 5.5% and no year-over-year comparison available. The combination of an above-median yield with a rising multi-quarter trend points to improving cash generation without excessive market price appreciation, a moderate risk profile. At the same time, the small quarterly dip suggests the improvement is not perfectly steady, so the opportunity is real but not accelerating. On balance, this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is solid and above average, but it is not so extreme as to demand a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CTVA?
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 CTVA'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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5.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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