WMB FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value, and WMB's current yield is 1.0%.
Sector Performance
17th percentileWMB
1.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
0.9%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value, and WMB's current yield is 1.0%.
That is well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock in the 18th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, and the 8-quarter trend direction is also unavailable, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +11.1% increase from the prior reading of 0.9%. A low yield means investors pay a high price for each dollar of free cash flow, and while the quarterly uptick is positive, the lack of a longer track record tempers its meaning. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the sub-median yield and limited trend data point to valuation risk relative to cash generation.
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: 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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1.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How WMB's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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