PG FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 100% of CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector peers
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 4.4% free cash flow (FCF) yield means the company generates $0.044 of cash from operations minus capital spending for each $1 of its market value.
Sector Performance
100th percentilePG
4.4%
Sector Median
3.1%
Sector Avg
3.1%
Prior Period
4.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 4.4% free cash flow (FCF) yield means the company generates $0.044 of cash from operations minus capital spending for each $1 of its market value.
That yield sits above the sector median of 3.1% and places PG at the 100th percentile among consumer defensive peers. The metric is increasing: the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +7.3%, with recent values rising from 4.0% to 4.1% to 4.4%. A yield above the median and trending upward suggests the stock offers improving cash generation relative to its price, which can reduce downside risk for shareholders. However, this level and trend do not point to an outsized opportunity, as the yield is still moderate in absolute terms. The FCF yield supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it reflects solid cash flow, but not a strong enough signal to shift the rating to bullish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PG?
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.
How does PG's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
PG's FCF Yield of 4.4% compares to a CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector median of 3.1%, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are PG's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest CONSUMER DEFENSIVE peers by FCF Yield include: COST (1.9%).
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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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PG
4.4%
Sector Median
3.1%
Sector Avg
3.1%
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