DRI FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 4.4% means the company generates $4.40 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value — a measure of how cheaply you can buy its cash generation.
Sector Performance
53th percentileDRI
4.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.6%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 4.4% means the company generates $4.40 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value — a measure of how cheaply you can buy its cash generation.
Compared to sector peers, this sits just above the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 53rd percentile, so it is roughly middling rather than exceptional. The trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -4.3%, with the most recent values showing a fall from 4.6% to 4.4%. The modest yield above the median, paired with a recent quarterly decline, suggests a balanced risk profile — the stock is not richly valued on a cash-flow basis, but its edge is narrowing. This metric neither strengthens nor weakens the case for the stock. It supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming that the company’s cash yield is close to the sector norm and moving in a slightly negative direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DRI?
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 DRI'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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4.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How DRI's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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