WKHS FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 241h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of -125.7% means Workhorse is burning cash at a rate that exceeds its entire market capitalization — free cash flow (the cash left after expenses and investments) is deeply negative, so the company is spending far more than it generates.
Sector Performance
0th percentileWKHS
-125.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
-124.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of -125.7% means Workhorse is burning cash at a rate that exceeds its entire market capitalization — free cash flow (the cash left after expenses and investments) is deeply negative, so the company is spending far more than it generates.
Compared to sector peers, where the median FCF Yield is 4.2%, Workhorse sits at the 0th percentile — worse than every peer measured. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of -67.6% and a quarter-over-quarter change of -1.1%, meaning the cash burn has intensified relative to the prior year and remained essentially flat versus last quarter. A deeply negative and worsening FCF Yield signals that the company may rely on external financing or asset sales to fund operations, raising investment risk substantially — there is no opportunity implied by this combination. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as persistent cash burn at this magnitude is a critical warning flag for any stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WKHS?
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 WKHS's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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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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-125.7%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
How WKHS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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