EL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 102h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 2.3% means that for every dollar of its stock price, the company generates roughly 2.3 cents in free cash flow — a measure of cash available after operations and capital spending.
Sector Performance
28th percentileEL
2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
8.1%
Prior Period
2.2%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 2.3% means that for every dollar of its stock price, the company generates roughly 2.3 cents in free cash flow — a measure of cash available after operations and capital spending.
This is below the sector median of 4.2%, placing EL in the 28th percentile among its peers, indicating it returns less cash relative to its price than most. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +4.5% increase, signaling a recent uptick in cash generation relative to share price. The combination of a low absolute yield (well below the sector median) with a positive short-term trend suggests limited current cash return but a potential opportunity if the improvement continues. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the low percentile rank and below-median yield point to weak cash efficiency, though the recent quarter’s rise offers a modest offset.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about EL?
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 EL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: CMCSA (21.5%), NTRS (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), F (22.4%), YELP (23.5%).
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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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2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
8.1%
How EL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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