FCELCAUTIOUS

FCEL FCF Yield Analysis

-10.4%

Updated 112h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Free cash flow yield compares a company’s cash profits to its market value; at -12.4%, FCEL is burning cash equal to 12.4% of its market capitalization rather than returning it to shareholders.

Sector Performance

6th percentile

FCEL

-10.4%

Sector Median

4.1%

Sector Avg

9.2%

Prior Period

-12.4%(Sep 2026)

↑ Improving

📊

Deep Analysis

Free cash flow yield compares a company’s cash profits to its market value; at -12.4%, FCEL is burning cash equal to 12.4% of its market capitalization rather than returning it to shareholders.

That sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock in the 5th percentile among peers. The yield has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent quarterly shift worsening by

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FCEL?

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.

📚

Learn More About FCF Yield

Understanding Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. In this post, we explore why it matters more than net income for long-term investors.

Free Cash Flow Yield: Why It Matters More Than Earnings Per Share

EPS is accounting. FCF is reality. Here's how to calculate free cash flow yield, why Warren Buffett prioritizes it, and how to use it to spot genuinely profitable companies.

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.