FMC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A free cash flow yield of -13.8% means FMC is burning cash rather than generating it relative to its market value, which is a red flag for investors who want cash returned or reinvested.
Sector Performance
4th percentileFMC
-13.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-13.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A free cash flow yield of -13.8% means FMC is burning cash rather than generating it relative to its market value, which is a red flag for investors who want cash returned or reinvested.
That figure sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company in the 4th percentile among peers, so nearly all comparable firms produce better cash yields. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, and no historical values beyond the current reading exist. With a deeply negative level and no trend to confirm deterioration or recovery, the risk is elevated because the current cash burn may not be temporary. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since a 4th-percentile cash yield points to a fundamental weakness that neutral guidance does not fully capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FMC?
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 FMC'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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-13.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How FMC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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