PLD FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 3.7% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 3.7% of its market value, a measure of how much cash profit you get per dollar invested.
Sector Performance
42th percentilePLD
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 3.7% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 3.7% of its market value, a measure of how much cash profit you get per dollar invested.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing PLD in the 45th percentile among peers, so it is slightly less generous than a typical company in its field. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +2.8%, and the two most recent readings are 3.7% then 3.6%, indicating a small uptick. Because the level is near the middle of the peer group and the only visible change is a modest quarter-over-quarter gain, there is no clear sign of improving or deteriorating cash generation. The limited trend data reduces confidence in predicting future yield direction, but the current shortfall versus the median does not point to a major valuation gap. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it neither signals a cheap opportunity nor a reason to avoid the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PLD?
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 PLD'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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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How PLD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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