WFC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of -7.2% means the company’s free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses—equals a negative 7.2% of its stock market value, indicating it is burning cash rather than generating surplus.
Sector Performance
7th percentileWFC
-7.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-7.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of -7.2% means the company’s free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses—equals a negative 7.2% of its stock market value, indicating it is burning cash rather than generating surplus.
That level sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing WFC in the 7th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies produce positive yields. The trend is stable: year-over-year change is -1.4% and quarter-over-quarter change is also -1.4%, with recent readings clustered around -7% to -7.5%. A negative yield that stays persistently negative implies ongoing cash consumption, which raises investment risk relative to a typical sector stock. This metric does not support the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it contradicts it, as the negative level and stable trend point to cash-flow weakness rather than balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WFC?
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 WFC'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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-7.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How WFC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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