Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Defensive
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of frozen potato products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels. It also provides its products under its owned or licensed brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and other licensed brands, as well as under retailers' own brands. It sells its products through a network of internal sales personnel and independent brokers, agents, and distributors to quick service and full-service restaurants and chains, wholesale, grocery, mass merchants, club retailers, non-commercial channels, and specialty retailers, as well as foodservice distributors and institutions, including businesses, educational institutions, independent restaurants, regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 7.4% |
| Consumer Defensive Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.7% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $540M |
| Market Cap | $7.3B |
| P/E Ratio | 25.5x |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s FCF yield of 7.4% is above the Consumer Defensive sector average (5.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s (LW) free cash flow yield?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s (LW) free cash flow yield is 7.4%. That is above the Consumer Defensive sector average (5.7%).
Is LW's free cash flow yield good?
At 7.4%, LW's free cash flow yield is considered good — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. generate?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. generated $540M in free cash flow, against a market cap of $7.3B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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