DTE FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 321h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A free cash flow yield of -3.5% means the company’s cash flow after capital spending is negative relative to its market value — for each $100 of equity, it uses $3.50 rather than generating it.
Sector Performance
10th percentileDTE
-3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-3.6%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A free cash flow yield of -3.5% means the company’s cash flow after capital spending is negative relative to its market value — for each $100 of equity, it uses $3.50 rather than generating it.
That is far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing DTE at the 10th percentile among peers. The metric has been trending downward over the last eight quarters, though the year-over-year change is not available and the quarter-over-quarter change was +2.8%. This mix of a deeply negative level with a long-term decreasing path indicates ongoing cash burn, while the recent quarterly uptick offers only a marginal reprieve. The combination points to elevated investment risk, as negative and falling free cash flow yields often signal pressure on dividends or debt reduction. This directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DTE?
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 DTE'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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-3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How DTE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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