RSG FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 3.7% free cash flow yield means the company generates $3.70 in annual operating cash flow minus capital spending for every $100 of its market value — a measure of how much cash return an investor gets relative to price.
Sector Performance
41th percentileRSG
3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 3.7% free cash flow yield means the company generates $3.70 in annual operating cash flow minus capital spending for every $100 of its market value — a measure of how much cash return an investor gets relative to price.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing RSG at the 44th percentile among peers, so roughly half of comparable firms offer a higher cash yield. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +2.8%, and the only two historical values shown are 3.7% (current) and 3.6% (prior), indicating a slight recent uptick. The level is below the sector midpoint, yet the positive quarterly move suggests the cash yield is starting to improve. For an investor, this combination points to modest downside protection from cash generation rather than a standout value opportunity, but the improving trend limits immediate risk. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it neither confirms a strong buy case nor signals a clear problem, aligning with the stock's neutral assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about RSG?
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 RSG'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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3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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