SCHW FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 107h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield shows the annual cash a company generates after expenses relative to its market value, so 4.5% means SCHW produces $4.50 in cash for every $100 of its stock price.
Sector Performance
55th percentileSCHW
4.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
4.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield shows the annual cash a company generates after expenses relative to its market value, so 4.5% means SCHW produces $4.50 in cash for every $100 of its stock price.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company at the 55th percentile among peers, slightly better than half of them. The metric is decreasing, with the quarter-over-quarter change at -4.3% and the year-over-year change not available; the most recent values (4.5%, 4.7%, 4.8%, 5.0%) confirm a downward path over the last four reported quarters. A level near the sector middle combined with a falling trend suggests the cash generation advantage is eroding, which adds mild pressure on the stock. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is neither unusually high nor low, but the shrinking trend warrants caution rather than enthusiasm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SCHW?
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 SCHW's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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4.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How SCHW's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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