DOW FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures free cash flow per share relative to share price, and the -6.1% means Dow's cash outflows exceed inflows after capital spending.
Sector Performance
8th percentileDOW
-6.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-6.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures free cash flow per share relative to share price, and the -6.1% means Dow's cash outflows exceed inflows after capital spending.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing Dow in the 8th percentile among peers, meaning most competitors generate positive or higher cash returns. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric improved by +9.0%, from -6.7% to -6.1% (historical values most recent first). The absolute negative yield signals ongoing cash burn, while the recent QoQ improvement suggests the cash drain is easing; however, with no longer-term trend data, the trajectory is uncertain. This metric contradicts a neutral stance because a negative FCF yield at the 8th percentile points to below-average cash
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DOW?
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 DOW'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%
How DOW's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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