FCF Yield
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Sector Performance
64th percentileMAS
5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price—here, 5.5% means for every $100 invested, the company produces $5.50 in free cash flow annually.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing MAS in the 64th percentile among its peers, so the yield is relatively attractive compared to the typical competitor. Over the last eight quarters the metric has been decreasing, though year-over-year change is not available; quarter-over-quarter it rose 1.9% from 5.4% to 5.5%. The combination of a yield above the sector median but with a longer-term downward trend suggests the cash generation is currently decent, but the erosion may signal weakening fundamentals or valuation shifts that require monitoring. This mixed picture does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the favorable level is offset by the declining trajectory, supporting a balanced view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MAS?
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 MAS's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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5.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How MAS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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