CVX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 4.4% means that for every $100 of CVX’s market value, the company generates $4.40 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
50th percentileCVX
4.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 4.4% means that for every $100 of CVX’s market value, the company generates $4.40 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
This sits modestly above the sector median of 4.2%, placing CVX at the 52nd percentile among peers, so it is slightly better than half the sector. The metric is marked as decreasing over the last 8 quarters, though the most recent quarter shows a +2.3% improvement from 4.3% to 4.4%; year-over-year change is not available. This combination — a yield just above the median but with an overall downward trend — points to a fair but fading cash generation profile relative to valuation. Investors face the risk that if free cash flow keeps slipping, the yield could fall further, making the stock less attractive on this basis. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since the level is only marginally above peers while the longer-term direction weakens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CVX?
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 CVX'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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4.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CVX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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