FCF Yield
Higher than 36% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 36h ago
Sector Performance
36th percentilePNW
-7.7%
Sector Median
-5.5%
Sector Avg
2.7%
Deep Analysis
Pinnacle West Capital's FCF yield of -7.7% indicates the company is currently burning cash rather than generating free cash flow relative to its market value.
This performance is worse than the utilities sector median of -5.5%, placing PNW in the 33rd percentile among sector peers—meaning 67% of comparable utilities companies have better FCF yields. The -7.7% FCF yield has remained flat over the last four quarters, suggesting this cash burn issue is persistent rather than temporary. For investors, negative FCF yield combined with below-average sector performance raises concerns about the company's ability to fund operations, maintain dividends, or pursue growth without relying on external financing or asset sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PNW?
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 PNW's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
PNW's FCF Yield of -7.7% compares to a Utilities sector median of -5.5%, placing it in the 36th percentile.
Who are PNW's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Utilities peers by FCF Yield include: ATO (-5.6%), PPL (-5.4%), AWK (-4.2%), LNT (-7.9%), AEE (-2.9%).
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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-7.7%
Sector Median
-5.5%
Sector Avg
2.7%
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