UAL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, and UAL's current 6.1% means it produces $6.10 in free cash flow for every $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
75th percentileUAL
6.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
6.3%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, and UAL's current 6.1% means it produces $6.10 in free cash flow for every $100 of equity value.
This sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing UAL in the 70th percentile among peers, so its cash generation is stronger than most. The metric is stable over the last eight quarters, with year-over-year change not available but quarter-over-quarter up 5.2% (from 5.8% to 6.1%, after a prior 5.9%). A stable yet moderately high yield, combined with a recent quarterly uptick, suggests consistent cash flow without a sharp re-rating, offering a balanced risk profile rather than a speculative one. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the metric shows neither a deteriorating cash position nor an exceptionally cheap valuation that would demand a bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about UAL?
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 UAL'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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6.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How UAL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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