WEC FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
WEC’s free cash flow (FCF) yield of -2.8% means the company’s operating cash flow minus capital expenditures is negative relative to its market value, so it is not generating surplus cash for shareholders.
Sector Performance
11th percentileWEC
-2.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-2.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
WEC’s free cash flow (FCF) yield of -2.8% means the company’s operating cash flow minus capital expenditures is negative relative to its market value, so it is not generating surplus cash for shareholders.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing WEC in the 10th percentile among peers. The trend is stable: the year-over-year change is +0.0% and the quarter-over-quarter change is +3.4%, with the last eight quarters hovering between -2.7% and -2.9%. A negative FCF yield at a stable level indicates persistent reliance on external financing for capital projects, which carries ongoing risk but no sudden deterioration. The combination of a low level and flat trend suggests limited immediate downside from cash-flow deterioration, yet no current cash-based return to investors. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it underperforms the sector but does not show a worsening trajectory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WEC?
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 WEC'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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-2.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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