OXY FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures annual free cash flow per share relative to the stock price, so at 6.8% OXY generates roughly $6.80 in free cash flow for every $100 invested.
Sector Performance
74th percentileOXY
6.8%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
6.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures annual free cash flow per share relative to the stock price, so at 6.8% OXY generates roughly $6.80 in free cash flow for every $100 invested.
That sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing OXY in the 75th percentile among peers. The metric has been generally stable over the last eight quarters, but the trend is slightly downward: year-over-year it fell 5.6% and quarter-over-quarter it dropped 1.4%. The combination of an above-median level with a mild decline implies modest downside risk, while the high yield still offers a cushion for income-focused investors. This mixed picture—strong relative standing but eroding momentum—does not push the case in either direction. It directly supports the overall NEUT
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about OXY?
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.
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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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6.8%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How OXY's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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