FCF Yield
Higher than 78% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1902h ago
Sector Performance
78th percentileACN
6.7%
Sector Median
2.6%
Sector Avg
-0.2%
Deep Analysis
Accenture's current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 6.7% means that for every dollar you invest in the stock, the company generates about 6.7 cents in free cash flow annually—a measure of the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
This yield is well above the Technology sector median of 2.9%, placing Accenture in the 83rd percentile among its sector peers. The metric has been perfectly stable: the year-over-year change is +0.0% and the quarter-over-quarter change is also +0.0%, with identical values for each of the last eight quarters. A high FCF Yield combined with a flat trend indicates that the stock offers an above-average cash return relative to competitors, but with no recent improvement in underlying cash generation. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the yield is attractive enough to avoid a downgrade, yet the lack of growth in the metric offers no clear catalyst for an upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ACN?
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 ACN's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ACN's FCF Yield of 6.7% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.6%, placing it in the 78th percentile.
Who are ACN's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: MODN (2.0%), NVDA (2.0%), LIF (1.8%), APP (1.7%), AVGO (1.5%).
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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6.7%
Sector Median
2.6%
Sector Avg
-0.2%
How ACN's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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