STZ FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 7.9% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 7.9% of its market value each year — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets for the price paid.
Sector Performance
80th percentileSTZ
8.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
7.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 7.9% FCF yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 7.9% of its market value each year — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets for the price paid.
This is well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing STZ in the 80th percentile among its peers, so the stock offers higher cash return than most companies in its sector. The trend is stable: year-over-year change is not available, and quarter-over-quarter change is -1.2%, with recent values moving from 8.0% to 8.1% and back to 8.0% before the current 7.9%. A high and stable FCF yield suggests steady cash generation without deterioration, which lowers downside risk but also signals limited upside catalysts from improving cash flow. This combination supports a neutral stance: the metric confirms solid value but no momentum to push the price higher. Thus, the FCF yield directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about STZ?
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 STZ'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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8.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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