LCID FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 94h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -137.0% means the company is burning far more cash than its market value, calculated as free cash flow per share divided by the stock price — a negative yield indicates no cash return to investors.
Sector Performance
0th percentileLCID
-137.0%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
Prior Period
-132.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -137.0% means the company is burning far more cash than its market value, calculated as free cash flow per share divided by the stock price — a negative yield indicates no cash return to investors.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing LCID at the 0th percentile among its peers, showing it is one of the worst performers on this measure. The trend has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -3.6%, meaning the FCF yield has become slightly more negative recently. The combination of an extremely negative level and a stable negative trend points to persistent cash burn with no improvement, creating high investment risk and no near-term opportunity for cash-based returns. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a deeply negative FCF yield contradicts any expectation of financial sustainability or value generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about LCID?
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 LCID's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: GS (-14.0%), SG (-15.7%), RARE (-16.9%), BABA (-17.9%), SPWR (-18.1%).
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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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-137.0%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
How LCID's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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