HWM FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 729h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 1.3% free cash flow (FCF) yield means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates $1.30 in annual cash profits after capital spending, a measure of the cash return an investor would receive if all cash flow were paid out.
Sector Performance
19th percentileHWM
1.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
1.7%(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 1.3% free cash flow (FCF) yield means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates $1.30 in annual cash profits after capital spending, a measure of the cash return an investor would receive if all cash flow were paid out.
This is well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing HWM in the 19th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer a higher cash yield. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, with only the current 1.3% value provided. A low yield with no trend data offers little basis for expecting improvement or deterioration, making the cash-return profile an unclear risk factor rather than a decisive one. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the below-median level is a mild negative, but without historical context it does not justify a bearish or bullish stance on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about HWM?
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 HWM'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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1.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How HWM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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