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PWR FCF Yield Analysis

1.7%

Higher than 53% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A free cash flow yield of 1.6% means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates $1.60 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

PWR

1.7%

Sector Median

1.6%

Sector Avg

-36.5%

Prior Period

1.6%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A free cash flow yield of 1.6% means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates $1.60 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.

This places Quanta exactly at the sector median of 1.6%, with a percentile rank of 53rd, meaning it sits slightly above half of its Industrials peers. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -5.9%, signaling a recent pullback in cash generation relative to share price. The trend direction is listed as not available, but the sequential decline from 1.7% to 1.6% shows a modest erosion. A yield at the sector midpoint combined with a negative quarterly move points to limited downside protection but no acute distress, creating balanced risk rather than clear opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is in line with peers and the trend lacks enough direction to justify a bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PWR?

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 PWR's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

PWR's FCF Yield of 1.7% compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.6%, placing it in the 53th percentile.

Who are PWR's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Industrials peers by FCF Yield include: MMM (1.5%), AXON (0.2%), BE (0.1%), LILM (0.0%), AME (3.5%).

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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.