FCF Yield
Updated 173h ago
Sector Performance
4th percentileFMC
-12.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
With a current FCF Yield of -12.9%, the company generates negative free cash flow relative to its market value, meaning it spends more cash than it brings in from operations after investments — a warning sign for cash generation.
This is far below the sector median of 4.2% and places the company at the 4th percentile among sector peers, indicating it performs worse than 96% of them on this metric. The trend has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -5.7% and no year-over-year change available. The combination of a deeply negative level and a persistent downward trend implies elevated investment risk, as cash flow deterioration can pressure liquidity and valuation. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a strongly negative and worsening FCF Yield typically signals a bearish outlook rather than a neutral stance.
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: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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-12.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How FMC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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