FCF Yield
Higher than 65% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 150h ago
Sector Performance
65th percentileRF
8.1%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
66.8%
Deep Analysis
Regions Financial's current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 8.1% measures the company's annual free cash flow per share divided by its share price — essentially, the cash return an investor would get if the entire free cash flow were paid out.
This yield sits above the Financial Services sector median of 6.9%, placing RF in the 61st percentile among peers, meaning it offers a higher cash return than most comparable firms. However, the trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters: year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change of -2.4% confirms the latest decline from 8.3% to 8.1%, following a drop from 9.2% in earlier periods. The combination of an above-median yield with a consistent downward trend suggests that while current cash generation remains attractive relative to peers, the erosion may signal weakening fundamentals or rising share prices, introducing a risk that the yield could continue falling. This mixed picture directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong current level is offset by the negative trajectory, leaving no clear bullish or bearish edge from this metric alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about RF?
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 RF's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
RF's FCF Yield of 8.1% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.5%, placing it in the 65th percentile.
Who are RF's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AMP (6.2%), AIG (6.9%), AXP (6.9%), ARES (6.1%), RJF (7.4%).
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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8.1%
Sector Median
6.5%
Sector Avg
66.8%
How RF's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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