YETI FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 84h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
YETI’s current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 4.0% means that for every dollar you invest in the stock, the company generates about 4 cents in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
59th percentileYETI
4.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
4.0%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
YETI’s current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 4.0% means that for every dollar you invest in the stock, the company generates about 4 cents in free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
This yield sits just below the sector median of 4.1%, placing YETI in the 47th percentile among its peers, so it is slightly weaker than the typical stock in its sector. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -2.4% and no year-over-year comparison available. A yield near the sector median combined with a declining trend suggests limited upside from current valuation levels and may indicate falling cash generation relative to share price, which raises cautious considerations. This metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it neither provides a compelling reason to buy (yield is not below peers) nor a clear warning to sell (decline is modest), so it supports a neutral outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about YETI?
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 YETI's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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4.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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