SRE FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A -11.0% free cash flow yield means the company generates negative free cash flow (cash from operations minus capital spending) equal to 11.0% of its market value, indicating it burns cash rather than producing surplus cash for shareholders.
Sector Performance
5th percentileSRE
-11.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-11.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A -11.0% free cash flow yield means the company generates negative free cash flow (cash from operations minus capital spending) equal to 11.0% of its market value, indicating it burns cash rather than producing surplus cash for shareholders.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing SRE at the 5th percentile among peers, so nearly all comparable companies generate a positive or higher cash yield. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with no historical values beyond the current -11.0%. With a deeply negative level and no trend direction, the risk is elevated because the company’s cash generation is weak versus its valuation, leaving no evidence of improvement or deterioration. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a negative cash yield is a bearish signal that would normally push a stock toward a cautious or negative stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SRE?
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 SRE'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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-11.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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