DUK FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 295h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Current FCF Yield of -1.7% means that for every dollar of stock price, the company generates negative 1.7 cents of free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments—indicating it used more cash than it produced over the trailing period.
Sector Performance
12th percentileDUK
-1.7%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
Prior Period
-1.8%(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
Current FCF Yield of -1.7% means that for every dollar of stock price, the company generates negative 1.7 cents of free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments—indicating it used more cash than it produced over the trailing period.
Compared to sector peers, this is well below the median of 4.2%, placing DUK in the 12th percentile (i.e., worse than 88% of peers). Trend data is not available: year-over-year change is listed as N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters show no historical values other than the current -1.7%. The combination of a deeply negative FCF yield with no trend history offers no directional insight, but the low level alone flags elevated risk, as negative free cash flow often signals financial strain or heavy investment that has not yet paid off. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a negative FCF yield typically points to underlying cash flow weakness that a neutral rating does not fully acknowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DUK?
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 DUK's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: NTRS (21.5%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%), F (22.4%).
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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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-1.7%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
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