EG FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 21.7% free cash flow yield means the company generates $0.217 of free cash flow (the cash left after operating costs and capital spending) for every $1 of its current market value.
Sector Performance
96th percentileEG
21.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
21.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 21.7% free cash flow yield means the company generates $0.217 of free cash flow (the cash left after operating costs and capital spending) for every $1 of its current market value.
That is far above the sector median of 4.2%, placing this stock in the 96th percentile among its peers, so nearly all competitors offer a lower cash return. The metric is stable: the year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter change is a small decline of -0.9%, and the last three readings (21.7%, 21.9%, 21.3%) show no major swing. A high, stable free cash flow yield points to strong cash generation that can support dividends, buybacks, or debt reduction, reducing downside risk even if growth is limited. At the same time, the tiny quarterly dip does not suggest any deterioration in that cash generation. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the valuation is attractive on a cash basis, but stability means there is no immediate catalyst for a stronger bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about EG?
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 EG'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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21.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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