FCF Yield
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Sector Performance
12th percentileNUE
-0.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
A company’s free cash flow (FCF) yield compares the cash it generates after expenses to its market value; a negative yield like NUE’s -0.4% means it is consuming rather than producing cash relative to its price.
Among sector peers, the median FCF yield is 4.2%, and NUE’s -0.4% places it only in the 12th percentile, indicating it is far below most competitors. While the trend over the last eight quarters is increasing, the year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -33.3%, from -0.3% to -0.4%. The combination of a deeply negative level with a recent quarterly drop suggests elevated risk, as the company is both underperforming peers and worsening in the short term. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a negative FCF yield in the bottom 12% of the sector typically signals a more bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about NUE?
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 NUE'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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-0.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How NUE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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