FCF Yield
Higher than 38% of Technology sector peers
Updated 672h ago
Sector Performance
38th percentileAAPL
2.2%
Sector Median
2.7%
Sector Avg
2.0%
Deep Analysis
Apple’s current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 2.6% means that for every $100 of its stock price, the company generates $2.60 in free cash flow — a measure of cash left after capital spending.
This yield sits below the sector median of 2.9%, placing Apple in the 35th percentile among Technology peers. The metric has been perfectly stable over the past eight quarters, with no change year-over-year (+0.0%) or quarter-over-quarter (+0.0%). A flat trend at a below-median level suggests limited upside from cash-flow valuation alone, but also signals consistent cash generation without deterioration. This stable, mid-tier yield does not contradict the overall BULLISH verdict — the bullish case likely relies on other strengths such as revenue growth or product cycles, while the FCF yield simply reflects a steady, unexciting cash return profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AAPL?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does AAPL's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AAPL's FCF Yield of 2.2% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.7%, placing it in the 38th percentile.
Who are AAPL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: KLIC (1.5%), IAC (1.5%), AVGO (1.5%), DDOG (1.4%), SMTC (1.2%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.2%
Sector Median
2.7%
Sector Avg
2.0%
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