HUM FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending as a percentage of its market value; HUM's 0.9% means it produces only $0.90 of free cash flow for every $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
17th percentileHUM
0.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
0.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending as a percentage of its market value; HUM's 0.9% means it produces only $0.90 of free cash flow for every $100 of equity value.
That is far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing HUM in the 17th percentile among peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield rose 12.5%, from 0.8% to 0.9%. The combination of a very low yield with only a modest quarterly uptick signals limited cash generation relative to valuation, offering little margin of safety. This supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the yield sits well under the typical sector level and provides no strong evidence of improved cash profitability.
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: 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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0.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How HUM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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