FCF Yield
Higher than 13% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 96h ago
Sector Performance
13th percentileSG
-12.9%
Sector Median
4.9%
Sector Avg
-5.5%
Deep Analysis
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -12.9% means that for every dollar of market value, Sweetgreen is burning 12.9 cents of cash — a negative yield indicates the company's operations consume rather than generate cash.
That yield sits well below the sector median of 4.8%, placing the company in the 13th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, meaning 87% of competitors have a higher (more favorable) FCF Yield. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter shift is +13.4%, meaning the FCF Yield improved from -14.9% to -12.9%, reducing the cash burn rate slightly. While the negative level still signals a cash-flow risk, the sequential improvement suggests the company is making progress toward better cash generation. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the deeply negative yield warrants caution, but the upward trend tempers the downside, aligning with a balanced view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SG?
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 SG's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
SG's FCF Yield of -12.9% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 4.9%, placing it in the 13th percentile.
Who are SG's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: ONON (2.1%), SHAK (1.7%), RCL (1.5%), TM (1.4%), CPRI (0.6%).
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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-12.9%
Sector Median
4.9%
Sector Avg
-5.5%
How SG's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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