Free cash flow yield serves as a crucial indicator for spotting financially robust businesses. This metric evaluates how well a company transforms its operational activities into cash generation compared to its market value.
Businesses that demonstrate strong cash generation capabilities gain significant competitive benefits. These companies maintain the operational flexibility needed to finance expansion plans, improve their financial position, and deliver shareholder value without depending on outside capital sources. This independence allows leadership teams to exercise greater autonomy over strategic decisions and their implementation timeline.
Such attributes build lasting competitive moats. Organizations with elevated free cash flow yields generally sustain stronger financial foundations that allow them to seize opportunities when competitors face funding limitations. They can make investments during market downturns, purchase assets at favorable valuations, and preserve business continuity despite challenging economic conditions.
This financial durability positions these companies as compelling long-term investments. Their capacity to produce steady cash generation establishes a platform for enduring business performance and investor returns, delivering value across various market conditions and economic phases.
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Here are the top 10 most fundamentally sound high free cash flow yield stocks using our guru models as of September of 2025.
| Ticker | Company Name | Free Cash Flow Yield | Price | Market Cap ($mil) | PE Ratio | Price/ Sales | Relative Strength | Price/ Book | Price/ Cash Flow | Neg. Quality Percentile | Value Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNSL | KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP INC | 9.7% | $423.61 | $9,870 | 22.1 | 5.9 | 44 | 5.7 | 10.1 | 25 | 61 |
| EEFT | EURONET WORLDWIDE INC | 14.0% | $89.19 | $3,656 | 12.2 | 0.9 | 40 | 2.7 | 7.9 | 47 | 14 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 15.1% | $99.47 | $4,824 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 77 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 38 | 4 |
| CMCSA | COMCAST CORP | 9.8% | $31.49 | $116,268 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 32 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 88 | 2 |
| TPH | TRI POINTE HOMES INC (DELAWARE) | 12.7% | $33.51 | $2,932 | 8.5 | 0.7 | 30 | 0.9 | 7.4 | 77 | 2 |
| GPN | GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC | 12.4% | $86.95 | $21,095 | 15.6 | 2.2 | 32 | 0.9 | 6.8 | 41 | 9 |
| TNL | TRAVEL + LEISURE CO | 8.3% | $60.65 | $3,937 | 10.5 | 1.0 | 78 | 7.6 | 23 | 23 | |
| PFBC | PREFERRED BANK | 10.4% | $92.21 | $1,146 | 9.7 | 4.1 | 65 | 1.5 | 8.9 | 47 | 12 |
| FOXA | FOX CORP | 9.4% | $62.42 | $26,303 | 12.7 | 1.6 | 83 | 2.3 | 9.8 | 32 | 13 |
| HIG | HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INC | 13.4% | $130.71 | $36,752 | 11.9 | 1.3 | 64 | 2.2 | 10.3 | 26 | 11 |
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