OWL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 227h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 4.2% means that for every $100 of the company's market value, it generates $4.20 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
50th percentileOWL
4.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
8.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 4.2% means that for every $100 of the company's market value, it generates $4.20 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
This matches the sector median of exactly 4.2%, placing OWL at the 50th percentile among peers, so its cash generation is neither better nor worse than the typical company in its sector. The metric is decreasing: the quarter-over-quarter change is -48.1%, dropping from 8.1% to 4.2%, while the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a mid-pack level with a sharp downward trend suggests rising risk, as the company's cash return to investors is deteriorating even though it now sits at average sector valuation. This trend contradicts the NEUTRAL verdict because a falling FCF yield often signals worsening fundamentals or a rising share price that outpaces cash generation. However, because the current level still matches the sector median, the metric does not outright reject the neutral stance — it flags caution rather than a clear buy or sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about OWL?
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 OWL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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4.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How OWL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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