KGC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 249h 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 9.4% yield means you get $0.094 of cash flow for every $1 invested.
Sector Performance
73th percentileKGC
6.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
7.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates per dollar of its market value, so a 9.4% yield means you get $0.094 of cash flow for every $1 invested.
This beats the sector median of 4.2% and places KGC in the 85th percentile among peers, indicating it generates well-above-average cash returns. The metric is stable: it rose 2.2% year-over-year and 3.3% quarter-over-quarter, with recent values holding between 8.9% and 9.5% over the last five readings. The combination of a high, stable yield suggests dependable cash generation with limited near-term deterioration, reducing downside risk relative to the broader sector. However, stability also implies limited upside catalyst from cash-flow improvement. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: KGC offers solid but not exceptional cash-flow value, matching a hold stance rather than a strong buy or sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KGC?
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 KGC'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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6.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How KGC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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