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ORLY FCF Yield Analysis

2.2%

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A 2.2% free cash flow yield means the company generates roughly $2.20 of free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, a measure of the cash profit available after reinvesting in the business.

Sector Performance

27th percentile

ORLY

2.2%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

9.2%

Prior Period

2.1%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A 2.2% free cash flow yield means the company generates roughly $2.20 of free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, a measure of the cash profit available after reinvesting in the business.

That level sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing ORLY in the 27th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies offer a higher cash return. The metric is stable, with no change year over year at +0.0% and a modest quarter-over-quarter increase of +4.8%, and it has held near 2.2% for the last eight quarters. A low but steady cash yield suggests limited near-term upside from cash generation, yet also reduces the risk of sudden deterioration. This combination points to a neutral risk profile: no clear opportunity from an undervalued cash stream, but no warning sign of weakening cash flow. Overall, the stable, below-median FCF yield supports the NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ORLY?

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 ORLY'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.