ED FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 219h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow (FCF) yield shows how much cash a company generates relative to its stock price — a 0.1% yield means for every $100 invested, the company returns only $0.10 in free cash.
Sector Performance
13th percentileED
0.1%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow (FCF) yield shows how much cash a company generates relative to its stock price — a 0.1% yield means for every $100 invested, the company returns only $0.10 in free cash.
This is far below the sector median of 4.4%, placing ED in the 11th percentile among its peers, meaning 89% of sector companies have a higher FCF yield. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, and the trend over the last eight quarters is also unavailable, so no directional insight can be drawn from past movements. The extremely low current yield combined with the lack of trend data suggests a weak cash generation profile relative to the stock's price, which points to elevated valuation risk if free cash does not improve. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a yield near zero and far below the sector median typically signals a poor value proposition for investors seeking cash returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ED?
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 ED's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), BABA (-17.9%), RARE (-18.4%), SPWR (-18.8%), CG (-20.4%).
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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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0.1%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
How ED's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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