PNC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 299h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A free cash flow yield of 4.3% means that for every $100 you invest in PNC, the company generates about $4.30 in actual cash profit after covering operating and capital expenses — a measure of how much cash return the business produces relative to its price.
Sector Performance
52th percentilePNC
4.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
4.4%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A free cash flow yield of 4.3% means that for every $100 you invest in PNC, the company generates about $4.30 in actual cash profit after covering operating and capital expenses — a measure of how much cash return the business produces relative to its price.
That figure sits just above the sector median of 4.1%, placing PNC at the 51st percentile among peers, so it is essentially right in the middle of its group. The metric is stable, with the most recent values at 4.3%, 4.4%, and 4.3% over three quarters; the year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -2.3%. A stable, near-median yield suggests consistent cash generation but no unusual cash-driven opportunity or strain, which points to moderate risk and modest upside from this metric alone. This level and trend support the overall NEUTRAL verdict — nothing in the cash flow yield pushes clearly toward buying or selling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PNC?
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 PNC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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4.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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