FCF Yield
Updated 247h ago
Sector Performance
17th percentileWMB
1.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 1.0% means that for every dollar of stock price, the company generates one cent of free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses—offering a low cash return relative to its price.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing WMB at the 17th percentile among peers, indicating weaker cash-generation efficiency compared to most. Over the last eight quarters the trend direction is decreasing, though the quarter-over-quarter change is +11.1% (from 0.9% to 1.0%); year-over-year data is not available. A low FCF Yield combined with a long-term decreasing pattern suggests that the stock may be overvalued or that cash flow is shrinking, raising investment risk. This metric directly supports the CAUTIOUS verdict, as both the level and trend signal below-average financial strength versus the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WMB?
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 WMB's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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1.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How WMB's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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