Welltower Inc. (WELL) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Real Estate
Welltower Inc., an S&P 500 company, is positioned at the center of the silver economy, focusing on rental housing for aging seniors across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Their portfolio of 2,500+ seniors and wellness housing communities are positioned at the intersection of housing and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults. They believe our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro markets with stunning built environments. Yet, Welltower is an unusual real estate organization as they view themselves as an operating company in a real estate wrapper, driven by highly aligned partnerships and an unconventional culture. Through their disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by their Data Science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System - their end-to-end operating platform - they aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth for their existing investors, North Star. Welltower Inc. was incorporated in 1970 in Delaware and is based in Toledo, Ohio.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.7% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $2.8B |
| Market Cap | $169.7B |
| P/E Ratio | 105.1x |
Welltower Inc.'s FCF yield of 1.7% is below the Real Estate sector average (3.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welltower Inc.'s (WELL) free cash flow yield?
Welltower Inc.'s (WELL) free cash flow yield is 1.7%. That is below the Real Estate sector average (3.7%).
Is WELL's free cash flow yield good?
At 1.7%, WELL's free cash flow yield is considered weak — 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 Welltower Inc. generate?
Welltower Inc. generated $2.8B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $169.7B.
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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