FCF Yield
Updated 606h ago
Sector Performance
16th percentileHUM
0.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, divided by its market value—essentially the cash return an investor would get if the company paid out all free cash flow.
HUM’s current FCF Yield of 0.9% is far below the sector median of 4.4% and places the stock in the 12th percentile among peers, meaning 88% of comparable companies offer a higher cash return per dollar of market price. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 25.0% decline from 1.2% to 0.9%, indicating a sharp recent drop. With a low absolute yield and a deteriorating trend, the metric points to limited cash generation capacity relative to valuation, increasing downside risk for investors. This weak FCF Yield contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it suggests the stock’s cash return profile is worse than most peers and weakening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about HUM?
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 HUM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-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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0.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How HUM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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