JBL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates per dollar of its market value, so a 3.6% yield means JBL produces $0.036 of cash profit annually for each $1 of stock price.
Sector Performance
42th percentileJBL
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.3%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates per dollar of its market value, so a 3.6% yield means JBL produces $0.036 of cash profit annually for each $1 of stock price.
At 3.6%, JBL sits below its sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 43rd percentile among peers — meaning over half of comparable companies offer a higher cash return. The metric is stable over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +9.1% from 3.3% to the current 3.6%; year-over-year change is not available. This combination of a below-median yield and a flat trend suggests limited cash generation relative to valuation, offering no clear margin of safety for new investors. The positive QoQ uptick is mild and does little to shift the overall picture of a stock that yields less than its industry benchmark. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS verdict, as the level and stability of FCF Yield fail to reward shareholders with the cash returns typical of sector peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about JBL?
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 JBL'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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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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