ABBV FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 76% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 3009h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
AbbVie's current FCF Yield of 4.4% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates $4.40 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating and capital expenses.
Sector Performance
76th percentileABBV
4.4%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-16.2%
Deep Analysis
AbbVie's current FCF Yield of 4.4% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates $4.40 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating and capital expenses.
That yield sits just below the healthcare sector median of 4.5%, placing AbbVie in the 41st percentile among its sector peers, so it offers slightly less cash return than the typical company in its industry. The metric has been completely stable, with no change year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter (both +0.0%), and every quarterly value over the last eight periods was exactly 4.4%. A stable FCF Yield at this moderate level suggests neither a clear value opportunity nor a warning sign — investors can expect consistent cash generation without a catalyst for improvement or deterioration. Since the yield is near the sector median and has not moved, this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on AbbVie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ABBV?
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 ABBV's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ABBV's FCF Yield of 4.4% compares to a Healthcare sector median of 3.4%, placing it in the 76th percentile.
Who are ABBV's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Healthcare peers by FCF Yield include: ABT (3.4%), CAH (3.3%), BIO (3.9%), A (2.8%), RVTY (4.2%).
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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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4.4%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-16.2%
How ABBV's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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