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EMN FCF Yield Analysis

5.1%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current FCF Yield of 5.1% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates about $5.10 in annual free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.

Sector Performance

61th percentile

EMN

5.1%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

9.2%

Prior Period

5.4%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current FCF Yield of 5.1% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates about $5.10 in annual free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.

This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing EMN in the 60th percentile among peers, so it delivers more cash relative to its price than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -5.6%, with the metric moving from 5.4% to 5.1% over the last two quarters. The combination of an above-median yield but a recent downward move suggests the company still offers solid cash generation, yet the negative trend may signal pressure on cash flows or a rising stock price. For an investor, this presents a moderate opportunity: the yield is attractive relative to peers, but the recent decline warrants monitoring. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is decent but the trend is not clearly improving, offering no strong reason to overweight or underweight the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about EMN?

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 EMN'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.