FCF Yield
Updated 56h ago
Sector Performance
43th percentileJBHT
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
A company’s free cash flow (FCF) yield is the cash it generates after expenses relative to its stock price — a higher number suggests better value.
JBHT’s current FCF yield of 3.6% sits below the sector median of 4.4%, placing it in the 39th percentile among peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -28.0%, dropping from 5.0% to the current 3.6%. A below-median FCF yield combined with a steep quarterly drop signals that the stock has become less attractive on a cash-flow basis, raising valuation risk. This metric directly contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as it adds evidence of deteriorating cash generation relative to price rather than supporting a cautious stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about JBHT?
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 JBHT'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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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
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