GEN FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The FCF yield of 9.2% means the company generates $9.20 of free cash flow for every $100 of its stock price, offering a direct view of cash profitability relative to what you pay.
Sector Performance
84th percentileGEN
9.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
8.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The FCF yield of 9.2% means the company generates $9.20 of free cash flow for every $100 of its stock price, offering a direct view of cash profitability relative to what you pay.
That sits 5.0 percentage points above the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 84th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +5.7%, with historical values of 9.2% and 8.7% (most recent first). The trend direction over the last 8 quarters is not available. A high yield combined with a positive quarterly move points to a cash return well above typical sector levels, yet the missing longer trend data limits confidence in whether that level will persist. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the strong cash yield is a favorable factor, but it is not enough to shift the rating without more trend evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GEN?
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 GEN'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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9.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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