GS FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow (FCF) yield compares the cash a company generates after spending on equipment and growth (free cash flow) to its stock price; a negative yield like -15.1% means the company is consuming cash rather than producing it, which is typically a warning sign for investors.
Sector Performance
4th percentileGS
-15.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-15.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow (FCF) yield compares the cash a company generates after spending on equipment and growth (free cash flow) to its stock price; a negative yield like -15.1% means the company is consuming cash rather than producing it, which is typically a warning sign for investors.
Among sector peers, the sector median FCF yield is 4.2%, and GS sits at the 4th percentile — meaning 96% of peers have a higher (better) yield. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, though the year-over-year change is not available, and quarter-over-quarter it fell by 7.9% (from -14.0% to -15.1%). The combination of a deeply negative yield and a recent downward quarterly move suggests rising cash-burn relative to price, raising risk that the company may need external financing or that its valuation is unsupported by current cash generation. This negative and worsening FCF yield contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a more bearish stance would typically align with such poor cash flow fundamentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GS?
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 GS'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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-15.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How GS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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