JKHY FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 3.7% FCF yield means the company generates $3.70 in free cash flow for every $100 of its stock price — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the cost of buying the shares.
Sector Performance
40th percentileJKHY
3.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 3.7% FCF yield means the company generates $3.70 in free cash flow for every $100 of its stock price — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the cost of buying the shares.
That sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing JKHY at the 44th percentile among peers, so it offers less cash return than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -7.5%, showing a recent decline in this yield from the prior quarter’s 4.0%. Because the yield is below sector norms and just fell, the stock looks slightly more expensive or its cash generation weakened, raising modest near-term caution without signaling a major problem. This combination supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is not high enough to mark a bargain, yet not so low as to demand a negative stance. Thus, the metric aligns with the overall neutral view rather than contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about JKHY?
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 JKHY'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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3.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How JKHY's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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