YELP FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 36h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
YELP's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 23.5% means that for every dollar of its market value, the company generates roughly 23.5 cents in free cash flow — a measure of cash profit after expenses.
Sector Performance
97th percentileYELP
26.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
22.3%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
YELP's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 23.5% means that for every dollar of its market value, the company generates roughly 23.5 cents in free cash flow — a measure of cash profit after expenses.
This yield far exceeds the sector median of 4.1%, placing YELP in the 97th percentile among its peers, indicating it delivers an unusually high cash return relative to its market price. However, the trend is decreasing: the metric has fallen 6.7% quarter over quarter (from 25.2% to 23.5%), and the year-over-year change is not available, while the direction over the last eight quarters is consistently downward. The combination of a very high level with a declining trend suggests a potential value opportunity if the decrease stabilizes, but also signals that the cash generation advantage may be narrowing, adding risk. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the strong yield is a positive, but the persistent decline warns against a clear bullish or bearish call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about YELP?
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 YELP's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: F (22.5%), JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), MET (27.9%), WRLD (28.8%).
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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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26.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How YELP's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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