FCF Yield
Updated 128h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileNI
-3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
NI’s current Free Cash Flow Yield of -3.5% means the company is generating negative free cash flow relative to its share price — essentially, it is spending more cash than it brings in, rather than returning cash to shareholders.
This places it well below the sector median of 4.2%, ranking in the 9th percentile among peers, indicating far weaker cash generation than most comparable companies. The metric lacks historical context: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and no trend data is available for the last eight quarters, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a deeply negative yield and the absence of a trend leaves an unclear investment risk — the current cash burn is concerning, but without prior data you cannot confirm whether this is a temporary issue or a worsening pattern. Given the stock’s overall NEUTRAL verdict, this metric does not contradict it; a negative FCF Yield is a clear negative signal, but the lack of trend prevents a more bearish assessment, keeping the stance balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about NI?
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 NI'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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-3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How NI's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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