FCF Yield
Higher than 33% of Energy sector peers
Updated 96h ago
Sector Performance
33th percentileMTDR
3.9%
Sector Median
5.7%
Sector Avg
-12.7%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield, or FCF yield, measures how much cash a company generates per dollar of its stock price—here, 3.9% means Matador produces $0.039 in free cash for every $1 of market value.
That yield sits well below the Energy sector median of 5.7%, placing the stock at the 30th percentile among peers, indicating it is less attractive on this metric than most competitors. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter drop of 15.2% shows the yield contracted from 4.6% to 3.9% in the latest period. The combination of a below-median yield and a declining trend points to compressed cash generation relative to price, which raises risk for income-focused investors and limits upside support from cash returns. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the weak level and negative momentum suggest the stock is less appealing from a free cash perspective than a neutral stance would imply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MTDR?
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.
How does MTDR's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
MTDR's FCF Yield of 3.9% compares to a Energy sector median of 5.7%, placing it in the 33th percentile.
Who are MTDR's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Energy peers by FCF Yield include: ARRY (5.7%), BKR (5.6%), ET (5.9%), LNG (5.2%), RRC (6.2%).
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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3.9%
Sector Median
5.7%
Sector Avg
-12.7%
How MTDR's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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