FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Walgreens Boots Alliance FCF Yield % Related Terms
Walgreens Boots Alliance FCF Yield % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BUE:WBA vs WGRX, PETS, BHIC: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Walgreens Boots Alliance's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Walgreens Boots Alliance FCF Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Walgreens Boots Alliance's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walgreens Boots Alliance's FCF Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a FCF Yield % of 5.59 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 7.81.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's FCF Yield % too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current FCF Yield % of 5.59 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.81. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median FCF Yield % is 1.88. Walgreens Boots Alliance's value of 5.59 is 197.3% above this industry median. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's FCF Yield % compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's FCF Yield % of 5.59 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.88. Walgreens Boots Alliance's value of 5.59 is 197.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.81 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Walgreens Boots Alliance has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.88, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current FCF Yield % of 5.59 is 197.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current FCF Yield % is 5.59, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 7.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a current FCF Yield % of 5.59. The current FCF Yield % is 5.59, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.81 and 197.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.88. Walgreens Boots Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current FCF Yield % is 5.59 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.
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