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KEY FCF Yield Analysis

8.5%

Updated 465h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A free cash flow yield of 8.5% means the company generates $8.50 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, giving investors a measure of the cash return the business produces relative to its price.

Sector Performance

82th percentile

KEY

8.5%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

9.2%

Prior Period

8.6%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

A free cash flow yield of 8.5% means the company generates $8.50 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, giving investors a measure of the cash return the business produces relative to its price.

This is well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock at the 82th percentile among its sector peers, so it delivers substantially more cash yield than most comparable companies. The metric appears stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available, while the quarter-over-quarter dip is -1.2% from 8.6% to 8.5%. That small decline is minor against the pattern of recent values (8.5%, 8.6%, 8.5%, 8.1%), so the overall trend remains steady. The combination of a high cash yield and stability suggests limited downside risk from valuation, but it also reflects a mature or slower-growth profile rather than a catalyst for upside. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the strong cash generation is balanced by the lack of positive momentum in the yield itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KEY?

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 KEY'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%).

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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KEY

8.5%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

9.2%

How KEY's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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