EXC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of -4.9% means EXC generates negative free cash flow—money left after capital spending—relative to its market value, signaling it is burning cash rather than producing a positive cash return for shareholders.
Sector Performance
9th percentileEXC
-4.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-4.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -4.9% means EXC generates negative free cash flow—money left after capital spending—relative to its market value, signaling it is burning cash rather than producing a positive cash return for shareholders.
For context, the sector median FCF Yield is 4.2%, and EXC sits at the 9th percentile among peers, meaning nearly all comparable companies have a higher (better) yield. The trend is decreasing: year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield fell by 2.1 percentage points, with the most recent readings at -4.9%, -4.8%, and -4.7% showing a downward path. A negative and worsening FCF Yield, combined with a level far below the sector median, points to elevated risk from weak cash generation and increasing cash burn relative to value. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly: it confirms the stock lacks the cash-flow strength to warrant a positive rating, while the absence of an extreme short-term collapse keeps it from driving a stronger bearish call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about EXC?
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 EXC'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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-4.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How EXC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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