ES FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
A FCF yield of -0.2% means free cash flow — the cash a company generates after covering operating and capital costs — is slightly negative relative to its market value, so the company is currently consuming cash rather than producing a positive cash return for shareholders.
Sector Performance
13th percentileES
-0.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Deep Analysis
A FCF yield of -0.2% means free cash flow — the cash a company generates after covering operating and capital costs — is slightly negative relative to its market value, so the company is currently consuming cash rather than producing a positive cash return for shareholders.
Against the sector median of 4.2%, this is far lower, and being in the 13th percentile places it near the bottom of its peer group. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, so there is no data to show whether the negative yield is improving or worsening. With a low level and no trend information, the investment risk is elevated because current cash generation is weak, but the lack of directional data makes it impossible to judge whether this is a temporary or lasting condition. This metric contradicts any bullish case, yet it does not by itself force a bearish view, so it aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ES?
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 ES'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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-0.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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