GXO FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 251h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.1% free cash flow yield means GXO generates $2.10 in cash from operations minus capital spending for every $100 of its market value — a low return for investors.
Sector Performance
25th percentileGXO
2.0%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.1% free cash flow yield means GXO generates $2.10 in cash from operations minus capital spending for every $100 of its market value — a low return for investors.
Its yield sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing GXO in the 26th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer higher cash returns. The metric is increasing: quarter-over-quarter it rose 5.0% from 2.0% to 2.1%, and the trailing sequential trend of 1.8% to 2.0% to 2.1% confirms upward momentum; year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a low yield with an improving trend suggests risk remains from subpar cash generation today, but the direction offers a potential path toward better shareholder returns. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the low relative level limits upside while the steady quarter-over-quarter improvement prevents a more bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GXO?
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.
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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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2.0%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How GXO's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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