RL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 345h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 3.1% FCF yield means RL generates free cash flow equal to 3.1% of its market value each year, a measure of how much cash the business produces relative to its stock price.
Sector Performance
37th percentileRL
3.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.2%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 3.1% FCF yield means RL generates free cash flow equal to 3.1% of its market value each year, a measure of how much cash the business produces relative to its stock price.
That sits below the 4.2% sector median, placing RL in the 37th percentile of sector peers, so the cash return is lower than most comparable companies. The metric has been increasing across the last 8 quarters, though the year-over-year change is not available and the quarter-over-quarter change is -3.1%, so the most recent reading slipped from the prior quarter's 3.2%. The combination of a below-median level with a long-term upward, but recently reversing, trend points to modest improvement that has yet to close the gap with peers. This creates a moderate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about RL?
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 RL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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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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3.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How RL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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