SG FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 11h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of -17.8% means the company’s free cash flow (the cash left after operating and capital expenses) is negative relative to its stock price — it is burning cash instead of generating it.
Sector Performance
4th percentileSG
-15.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
-18.3%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -17.8% means the company’s free cash flow (the cash left after operating and capital expenses) is negative relative to its stock price — it is burning cash instead of generating it.
Among sector peers, this is far below the median of 4.2%, placing SG in the 3rd percentile (i.e., only 3% of peers have a worse yield). The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year decline of -45.9% and a quarter-over-quarter drop of -13.4%. Combining a deeply negative level with a worsening trend signals elevated investment risk: cash burn is accelerating, which could pressure liquidity or require external financing. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a persistently negative and declining FCF Yield is a red flag for financial health.
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.
Who are SG'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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-15.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How SG's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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