SPWR FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 461h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of -31.9% means the company generates negative free cash flow (cash left after operating and capital expenses) equal to nearly a third of its market value, indicating it is burning cash rather than producing surplus.
Sector Performance
2th percentileSPWR
-31.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-31.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -31.9% means the company generates negative free cash flow (cash left after operating and capital expenses) equal to nearly a third of its market value, indicating it is burning cash rather than producing surplus.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing SPWR in the 2th percentile among peers, meaning almost all comparable companies have a higher (better) FCF yield. The trend is decreasing: the most recent quarter's yield of -31.9% worsened from -18.8% quarter-over-quarter, a change of -69.7%, while the year-over-year figure is not available; the prior values also show a slide from -18.1% to -18.8% to -31.9%. The combination of a deeply negative level and a falling trend signals rising cash consumption relative to valuation, which amplifies financial risk and uncertainty about future liquidity. This metric directly contradicts any positive outlook and supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SPWR?
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 SPWR'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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-31.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How SPWR's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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