FCF Yield
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Sector Performance
26th percentileGWW
2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its stock price — a 2.1% yield means investors get $2.10 in free cash flow per $100 of market value.
This is well below the sector median of 4.3%, placing GWW in the 24th percentile among peers, indicating weaker cash generation efficiency than three-quarters of similar companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter drop of -25.0% shows recent deterioration in cash flow relative to price. A low absolute yield combined with a sharp quarterly decline signals elevated risk, as the company is producing less free cash while its stock price may not have adjusted accordingly. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a below-median and rapidly declining FCF yield typically warrants a more cautious view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GWW?
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 GWW's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-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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2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How GWW's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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