PCAR FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a percentage of its market value, so a 4.3% yield means investors get $4.30 in cash flow per $100 invested.
Sector Performance
56th percentilePCAR
4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.6%(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a percentage of its market value, so a 4.3% yield means investors get $4.30 in cash flow per $100 invested.
That level sits just above the sector median of 4.2%, placing PCAR at the 51st percentile among peers. The metric is decreasing, with a year-over-year change of -2.3% and the same -2.3% quarter-over-quarter change. The combination of a near-median yield and a downward trend implies modest cash return but a shrinking cushion for investors, adding some risk if the decline continues. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is neither compelling nor poor, and the decrease tempers any upside opportunity. A stable or recovering yield would be needed to shift the view from neutral to positive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PCAR?
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 PCAR'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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4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How PCAR's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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