REI FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 184h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of -7.7% means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates negative $7.70 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—so it is consuming rather than producing cash.
Sector Performance
7th percentileREI
-7.4%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-7.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -7.7% means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates negative $7.70 in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—so it is consuming rather than producing cash.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing REI in the 7th percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies offer a positive cash return. The metric is increasing over the last 8 quarters, with a year-over-year improvement of +17.2% and a quarter-over-quarter gain of +4.9%, indicating the cash burn is shrinking. A negative yield combined with an improving trend still leaves the stock at an unfavorable level, though the trajectory lowers immediate cash-flow risk over time. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the current yield remains deeply negative, even as the upward trend suggests gradual recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about REI?
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.
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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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-7.4%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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