DVN FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 5.5% means that, for every $100 of stock market value, the company generates $5.50 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and necessary capital spending.
Sector Performance
66th percentileDVN
5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.4%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 5.5% means that, for every $100 of stock market value, the company generates $5.50 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and necessary capital spending.
This sits above the sector median of 4.1%, placing DVN in the 65th percentile among its peers, so it produces more cash per dollar of price than most comparable companies. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.9%, and only two historical values are reported (5.5% most recent, 5.4% prior). The level is solid relative to peers, and the slight quarterly gain points to improving cash generation, but the absence of longer-term trend data reduces confidence in the direction. For an investor, this combination suggests moderate cash returns with no clear signal of deterioration, yet also no proven consistency over time. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it is above average but not extreme, and the limited trend fails to provide enough evidence to tilt the stock bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DVN?
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 DVN'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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5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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