ECL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 489h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.4% FCF yield means the company generates $2.40 in free cash flow for every $100 of its current stock price, giving investors a measure of cash profit relative to what they pay.
Sector Performance
29th percentileECL
2.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.5%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.4% FCF yield means the company generates $2.40 in free cash flow for every $100 of its current stock price, giving investors a measure of cash profit relative to what they pay.
This sits below the 4.2% sector median, placing ECL at the 30th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer a higher cash return. The metric is stable across the last eight quarters, with the year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of 4.0%, moving from 2.5% to 2.4% in the most recent period. The combination of a below-median yield and a flat trend suggests limited cash-generation upside at the current price, but also no worsening in this measure. This makes the stock less attractive on a pure cash-return basis, while the stability tempers downside risk. Overall, the metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the yield is neither compelling relative to peers nor showing a deteriorating trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ECL?
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 ECL'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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2.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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