DHI FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A FCF yield of 7.9% means the company generates free cash flow equal to 7.9% of its market value each year — a higher percentage indicates more cash return per dollar invested.
Sector Performance
79th percentileDHI
7.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
7.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A FCF yield of 7.9% means the company generates free cash flow equal to 7.9% of its market value each year — a higher percentage indicates more cash return per dollar invested.
This stands well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing DHI in the 80th percentile among peers. The metric is stable, with no year-over-year figure available, but a quarter-over-quarter rise of +1.3% and recent readings of 7.9%, 7.8%, 8.1%, and 7.7% show consistent cash generation. The combination of a high yield and a stable trend suggests limited immediate downside risk from cash-flow weakness, while also offering moderate income potential for investors. However, this strength does not contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict — it supports caution because a high yield alone does not resolve other valuation or business concerns, and the stability offers no growth catalyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DHI?
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 DHI'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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7.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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