IRM FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The FCF yield of -2.8% measures free cash flow (cash left after operating and capital expenses) as a percentage of the company's market value; a negative value means the company burns cash rather than generating it relative to its market cap.
Sector Performance
11th percentileIRM
-2.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-2.7%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The FCF yield of -2.8% measures free cash flow (cash left after operating and capital expenses) as a percentage of the company's market value; a negative value means the company burns cash rather than generating it relative to its market cap.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock at the 10th percentile among peers, indicating weaker cash efficiency than most in its sector. The trend is stable, with the metric holding near -2.8% over the last four quarters, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -3.7%, showing a slight recent deterioration; year-over-year change is not available. A stable but negative cash yield at the 10th percentile implies persistent cash consumption, which presents ongoing risk, yet the lack of a worsening trajectory tempers the downside. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the negative level argues against buying, while the stable trend prevents it from becoming a clear sell signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about IRM?
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 IRM'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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-2.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How IRM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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