FCF Yield
Updated 80h ago
Sector Performance
10th percentileIRM
-2.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -2.8% means the company’s free cash flow (the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending) is negative relative to its market value — it is spending more cash than it generates, expressed as a percentage of its stock price.
This yield ranks in the 10th percentile among sector peers, meaning only 10% of companies have a lower (more negative) FCF Yield, while the sector median is 4.2%. Over the last eight quarters the trend has been decreasing, though the quarter-over-quarter change of +3.4% shows a slight improvement from the prior period of -2.9%; the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a deeply negative yield and a long-term decreasing trend points to elevated investment risk, as the company’s cash generation is weak and deteriorating relative to its valuation. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a negative FCF Yield in the bottom decile of peers signals underlying financial strain that typically warrants a more cautious view.
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: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-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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-2.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How IRM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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