FCF Yield
Updated 79h ago
Sector Performance
61th percentileULTA
5.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
The current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 5.3% means that for every $100 invested in ULTA stock, the company generates $5.30 in free cash flow per year — a measure of cash earnings available after expenses and reinvestment.
This yield sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing ULTA in the 61st percentile among its peers, indicating a better-than-average cash return relative to stock price. Over the last eight quarters the trend has been stable, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of 1.9% from the prior value of 5.4%. A stable FCF Yield near 5.3% combined with a slight quarterly dip suggests neither a clear strengthening nor weakening in cash generation, pointing to moderate risk and a neutral opportunity set. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the yield is above average but the lack of improvement and small quarterly decline provide no compelling bullish or bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ULTA?
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 ULTA's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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5.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How ULTA's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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