FCF Yield
Updated 174h ago
Sector Performance
8th percentilePPL
-5.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -5.2% means the company’s free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses—is negative relative to its market value, so it is consuming rather than generating cash for shareholders.
This is far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing PPL in the 8th percentile among peers, indicating it ranks among the weakest in its industry for this metric. The trend has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -4.0%. A negative FCF Yield that remains stable implies a persistent cash-burning challenge, creating risk if the trend continues without improvement, though the stability may signal a predictable pattern rather than a sudden crisis. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a negative FCF Yield in the bottom decile of peers is a clear weakness, not a neutral factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PPL?
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 PPL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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-5.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
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