RJF FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 59% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 82h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 6.5% means that for every dollar of Raymond James's market value, the company generates 6.5 cents in free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
59th percentileRJF
6.6%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
Prior Period
6.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 6.5% means that for every dollar of Raymond James's market value, the company generates 6.5 cents in free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
This sits above the sector median of 6.2%, placing the stock at the 59th percentile among Financial Services peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, though it slipped 7.1% year-over-year and 1.5% quarter-over-quarter. A yield above the peer median points to solid cash generation, but the recent downward drift suggests modest weakening in that output. For investors, this level offers a reasonable income-like buffer, while the negative trend adds a layer of caution. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the above-median level justifies no downgrade, yet the declining trend prevents a more positive tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about RJF?
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 RJF's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
RJF's FCF Yield of 6.6% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing it in the 59th percentile.
Who are RJF's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AMP (6.2%), ARES (6.1%), AIG (6.9%), AFL (4.4%), AON (4.2%).
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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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6.6%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
How RJF's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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