MLM FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 3.0% FCF yield means the company generates $3.00 of free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—for every $100 of its market value.
Sector Performance
31th percentileMLM
2.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 3.0% FCF yield means the company generates $3.00 of free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—for every $100 of its market value.
That is below the sector median of 4.2%, placing MLM in the 34th percentile among peers. The metric is increasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent values moving from 2.6% to 2.8% to 2.9% to 3.0%; quarter-over-quarter it rose 3.4%, while year-over-year change is not available. A sub-median yield but an upward trend suggests the company is improving its cash generation relative to price, which can lower risk if the improvement continues. Still, the current yield sits well below what half the sector offers, so it does not signal a clear valuation edge. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the improvement provides a positive tilt, but the below-median level keeps the stock in a balanced position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MLM?
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 MLM'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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2.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How MLM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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