Sysco Corporation (SYY) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Defensive
Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meat, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food products; fresh meat and seafood products; dairy products; beverages; imported specialties; and fresh produce products. It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of glassware and silverware; cookware, such as pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. It serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing facilities, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 4.0% |
| Consumer Defensive Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.7% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.6B |
| Market Cap | $39.7B |
| P/E Ratio | 22.7x |
Sysco Corporation's FCF yield of 4.0% is below the Consumer Defensive sector average (5.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sysco Corporation's (SYY) free cash flow yield?
Sysco Corporation's (SYY) free cash flow yield is 4.0%. That is below the Consumer Defensive sector average (5.7%).
Is SYY's free cash flow yield good?
At 4.0%, SYY's free cash flow yield is considered fair — 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 Sysco Corporation generate?
Sysco Corporation generated $1.6B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $39.7B.
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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