DE FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates per share relative to its share price, so at 2.0%, DE produces $0.02 of free cash flow for every $1 of market value.
Sector Performance
23th percentileDE
1.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates per share relative to its share price, so at 2.0%, DE produces $0.02 of free cash flow for every $1 of market value.
That is below your sector’s median of 4.2%, putting DE at the 25th percentile among peers, meaning three-quarters of comparable firms offer a higher cash return. The trend is stable: the latest reading of 2.0% trails the prior quarter’s 1.9% by +5.3%, while a year-over-year change is not available. A low FCF yield combined with no upward momentum suggests limited cash-based return relative to valuation, which raises the risk that expected earnings growth may not translate into shareholder cash flows. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because DE’s cash generation looks weak against its sector, leaving less margin of safety for downside scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DE?
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 DE'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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1.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How DE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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