FDS FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 5.8% measures the free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, meaning for every $100 of market cap it produces $5.80 in annual free cash flow.
Sector Performance
66th percentileFDS
5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 5.8% measures the free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, meaning for every $100 of market cap it produces $5.80 in annual free cash flow.
This is above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock in the 69th percentile among peers, so it outpaces most of its sector on this basis. The metric is decreasing over the last 8 quarters, with the most recent quarterly drop of -4.9% (year-over-year change is not available) and prior readings of 6.1% and 7.1%. A yield that remains above median but keeps falling points to a narrowing cash flow advantage relative to price, which introduces a moderate risk that valuation support may weaken. Still, the current level offers more cash return potential than half the sector, so the downside seems contained rather than acute. This mix of above-peer level and negative momentum aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it balances a favorable cash yield against a deteriorating trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FDS?
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 FDS'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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5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How FDS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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