JD FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 132h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 11.8% means that for every $100 of JD’s stock price, the company generates about $11.80 in cash from operations after paying for capital investments — a measure of how much cash the business throws off relative to its market value.
Sector Performance
90th percentileJD
12.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
11.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 11.8% means that for every $100 of JD’s stock price, the company generates about $11.80 in cash from operations after paying for capital investments — a measure of how much cash the business throws off relative to its market value.
This yield sits well above the sector median of 4.1%, placing JD in the 89th percentile among its peers, indicating the stock offers a much higher cash return than most comparable companies. However, the trend is decreasing: the year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield has dropped by 7.8 percentage points (from 12.8% to 11.8%), and the prior three quarters show a steady decline (13.4%, 13.2%, then 12.8%). The combination of a high current yield with a clear downward trend suggests that while the cash generation is still strong relative to peers, the recent erosion could signal rising valuation or weakening cash flow, introducing moderate risk for investors chasing the current level. This mix of strong absolute yield but deteriorating momentum does not squarely contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the high percentile supports a positive view, but the declining trend tempers it, leaving the stock in a balanced position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about JD?
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 JD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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12.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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