SHW FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 1083h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its market value, and SHW's current 3.0% means it produces $3 of free cash flow for every $100 invested in
Sector Performance
39th percentileSHW
3.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per dollar of its market value, and SHW's current 3.0% means it produces $3 of free cash flow for every $100 invested in
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SHW?
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.
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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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3.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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