WHR FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 3.3% means that for every $100 of the company's market value, it generates about $3.30 in free cash flow—the cash left after maintaining its operations.
Sector Performance
35th percentileWHR
3.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 3.3% means that for every $100 of the company's market value, it generates about $3.30 in free cash flow—the cash left after maintaining its operations.
This yield sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company in the 39th percentile among its sector peers, indicating that peers generally offer a higher cash return relative to their market price. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +3.1%. The combination of a below-median level and a stable, slightly rising trend suggests a limited investment opportunity with no strong risk signal, but also no catalyst for outperformance. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither confirms a compelling value case nor raises a red flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WHR?
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 WHR'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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3.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How WHR's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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