ADI FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 69% of Technology sector peers
Updated 3005h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Analog Devices' current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 3.7% means for every dollar of its stock price, the company generates about 3.7 cents in free cash flow — a measure of cash profits after necessary investments — offering a moderate cash return to investors.
Sector Performance
69th percentileADI
3.7%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
Deep Analysis
Analog Devices' current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 3.7% means for every dollar of its stock price, the company generates about 3.7 cents in free cash flow — a measure of cash profits after necessary investments — offering a moderate cash return to investors.
This yield sits slightly above the sector median of 3.3%, placing the company in the 56th percentile among its Technology peers, indicating it performs better than a slim majority on this metric. The metric shows no trend data: year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both reported as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current figure are available for the last eight quarters. Without a track record of movement, the combination of a near-median yield and absent trend direction provides little signal of accelerating or deteriorating cash generation, limiting the ability to gauge momentum. This static picture neither highlights a clear opportunity from an undervalued cash stream nor flags a risk from declining yield. The data supports BriefStock’s overall NEUTRAL verdict — a middling yield with no directional information does not tilt the case toward either a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ADI?
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 ADI's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ADI's FCF Yield of 3.7% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 69th percentile.
Who are ADI's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: ANSS (2.6%), AFRM (2.7%), APH (2.7%), ASML (3.0%), AMAT (3.1%).
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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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3.7%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
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