WEX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 165h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
WEX's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 4.2% represents the annual cash generated per dollar of stock price — a higher yield generally means more cash return relative to cost.
Sector Performance
50th percentileWEX
4.2%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
Prior Period
4.9%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
WEX's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 4.2% represents the annual cash generated per dollar of stock price — a higher yield generally means more cash return relative to cost.
This figure sits exactly at the sector median of 4.2%, placing WEX in the 50th percentile among its peer group. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of 14.3% from 4.9% to 4.2% (a year-over-year comparison is not available). A yield at the median combined with a downward trend suggests the company is becoming less efficient at converting price into cash, increasing investment risk as the trend weakens a neutral starting point. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since a deteriorating FCF yield can foreshadow lower future returns or financial strain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WEX?
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 WEX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), BABA (-17.9%), RARE (-18.4%), SPWR (-18.8%), CG (-20.4%).
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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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4.2%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
7.1%
How WEX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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