FCF Yield
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Sector Performance
18th percentileWPM
1.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
With a current FCF Yield of 1.2%, the metric means that for every dollar of stock price, the company generates only 1.2 cents in free cash flow (operating cash minus capital spending) annually — a low return compared to the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 18th percentile among sector peers.
Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the FCF Yield improved by +9.1% from 1.1% to 1.2%, while the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not available. The combination of a very low yield versus the sector and a modest quarterly uptick suggests limited immediate cash-flow efficiency relative to peers, but the recent improvement reduces the downside risk slightly. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low level argues against a bullish stance while the positive quarterly change prevents a clearly bearish case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about WPM?
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 WPM'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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1.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How WPM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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