NU FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 127h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 4.5% FCF yield means that for every $100 of share price, the company generates about $4.50 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital spending.
Sector Performance
53th percentileNU
4.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 4.5% FCF yield means that for every $100 of share price, the company generates about $4.50 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating costs and capital spending.
That level sits just above the sector median of 4.2%, placing NU in the 54th percentile among peers. The trend is stable: the year-over-year change is exactly +0.0%, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -6.2%. A stable yield near the sector median implies neither a compelling bargain nor an overvaluation, so the main risk is that the cash return stays flat while market expectations shift. The slight quarterly dip is small enough that it does not change the overall picture. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because it shows NU delivering an ordinary cash yield with no clear edge over its peer group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about NU?
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 NU'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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4.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How NU's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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