HAL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the cash a company generates from operations minus capital expenditures, divided by its market value; at 5.6%, HAL produces $5.60 in free cash flow for every $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
66th percentileHAL
5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.6%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the cash a company generates from operations minus capital expenditures, divided by its market value; at 5.6%, HAL produces $5.60 in free cash flow for every $100 of equity value.
This is above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock in the 68th percentile among its peers. The metric is declining: the quarter-over-quarter change is -5.1%, while the year-over-year change is not available, and recent values are 5.6%, down from 5.9% and 6.0%. An above-median yield paired with a falling trend implies the company still offers solid cash generation relative to its price, but the erosion may signal weakening cash flow or a rising valuation over time. For investors, this creates moderate risk: the current yield provides some downside protection, but the downward path deserves attention. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the favorable level is balanced by the negative momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about HAL?
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 HAL'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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5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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