FCF Yield
Updated 76h ago
Sector Performance
3th percentileXEL
-13.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of -13.6% means the company is spending more cash than it generates, relative to its market value; a positive yield would indicate cash available to shareholders.
This compares poorly to the sector median of 4.2%, placing XEL in the 3rd percentile among peers—worse than 97% of the sector. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but quarter over quarter the yield deteriorated by 2.3 percentage points, moving from -13.3% to -13.6%. A deeply negative FCF yield combined with a recent worsening trend points to elevated investment risk, as the company's cash generation is declining further below breakeven. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a negative and deteriorating FCF yield typically signals financial strain rather than a balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about XEL?
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 XEL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), 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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-13.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How XEL's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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