FCF Yield
Higher than 55% of Energy sector peers
Updated 121h ago
Sector Performance
55th percentileET
5.9%
Sector Median
5.7%
Sector Avg
-12.7%
Deep Analysis
Energy Transfer LP’s current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 5.9% means the company generates about 5.9 cents of cash from operations after capital spending for every dollar of its stock price — a measure of how much cash return an investor gets relative to the share price.
This yield sits slightly above the sector median of 5.7%, placing the stock at the 55th percentile among energy peers, indicating a marginally better cash return compared to half the industry. The year-over-year change is not available, but over the latest quarter the FCF yield declined by 7.8%, moving from 6.4% to 5.9%. The combination of a yield just above the sector median with a recent quarter-over-quarter decline suggests a modest cash-generation profile that is losing steam, which could indicate slightly higher risk for investors seeking stable cash returns. This metric’s level (above median) does not strongly challenge the overall NEUTRAL verdict, but the downward quarter trend adds a cautionary note that supports neither a bullish nor bearish tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ET?
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.
How does ET's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ET's FCF Yield of 5.9% compares to a Energy sector median of 5.7%, placing it in the 55th percentile.
Who are ET's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Energy peers by FCF Yield include: ARRY (5.7%), BKR (5.6%), LNG (5.2%), RRC (6.2%), SEDG (4.7%).
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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5.9%
Sector Median
5.7%
Sector Avg
-12.7%
How ET's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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