PHM FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 58% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 726h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 7.3% FCF yield means PulteGroup generates free cash flow equal to 7.3% of its market value, showing how much cash profit the company produces relative to its stock price.
Sector Performance
58th percentilePHM
7.3%
Sector Median
5.5%
Sector Avg
-3.3%
Prior Period
6.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 7.3% FCF yield means PulteGroup generates free cash flow equal to 7.3% of its market value, showing how much cash profit the company produces relative to its stock price.
That level sits above the sector median of 6.1%, and the 57th percentile rank places it in the upper half of Consumer Cyclical peers. The trend is stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year decline of 1.4% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 7.4%. The combination of a stable, above-median yield suggests limited near-term cash-flow stress, but also no outsized bargain versus peers. For investors, this implies a moderate risk profile rather than a clear opportunity or red flag. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the yield is solid but not exceptional and shows no decisive directional shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PHM?
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 PHM's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
PHM's FCF Yield of 7.3% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.5%, placing it in the 58th percentile.
Who are PHM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: AMCR (5.5%), ABNB (5.6%), BALL (4.7%), ROL (3.8%), AZO (3.7%).
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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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7.3%
Sector Median
5.5%
Sector Avg
-3.3%
How PHM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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