URBN FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 372h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 4.7% free cash flow yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 4.7% of its market value per year, a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the price paid.
Sector Performance
57th percentileURBN
4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
4.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 4.7% free cash flow yield means the company generates free cash flow equal to 4.7% of its market value per year, a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the price paid.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing URBN at the 57th percentile among peers, so the cash generation is somewhat better than typical. The metric has been stable over the past eight quarters, though it dipped 4.1% year-over-year and 2.1% quarter-over-quarter, indicating minor softening rather than a shift in trend. That combination — a yield above the sector median with a stable or mildly declining path — implies modest cash returns with limited immediate risk and no strong catalyst for upside. This picture aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is solid but not exceptional, and the small declines do not signal either a compelling entry or a red flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about URBN?
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 URBN's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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4.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How URBN's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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