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WMT FCF Yield Analysis

1.8%

Higher than 0% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 1035h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Free cash flow yield shows how much cash a company generates from operations after investments, relative to its stock price — at 1.8%, Walmart produces only $0.018 of free cash per dollar of market value.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

WMT

1.8%

Sector Median

7.8%

Sector Avg

7.6%

Prior Period

1.6%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That sits far below the Consumer Defensive sector median of 7.8%, placing the stock at the 0th percentile, meaning virtually all sector peers offer a higher cash return per dollar invested. The trend is increasing: the three most

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WMT?

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.

How does WMT's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

WMT's FCF Yield of 1.8% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 7.8%, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are WMT's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by FCF Yield include: MO (7.8%), ABEV (9.4%), PM (3.7%), ADM (15.1%).

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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.