FCF Yield
Higher than 20% of Technology sector peers
Updated 17h ago
Sector Performance
20th percentileAMD
1.9%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
1.1%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 1.9% means that for every $100 of AMD's stock price, the company generates about $1.90 in free cash flow (cash left after operating expenses and capital spending) — a measure of how much cash return an investor gets relative to the share price.
This yield sits below the sector median of 2.9% and places AMD at the 13th percentile among its technology peers, indicating the company generates less free cash flow per dollar of market value than the vast majority of competitors. The metric has been perfectly stable over the past eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. A low FCF Yield combined with no upward trend suggests that AMD is not currently a standout cash generator, which may limit its appeal for value-focused investors while not signaling a deterioration. This metric directly contradicts a bullish outlook and aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median yield and lack of improvement offer no clear catalyst for outperformance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AMD?
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 AMD's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AMD's FCF Yield of 1.9% compares to a Technology sector median of 3.4%, placing it in the 20th percentile.
Who are AMD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: U (2.2%), TSM (2.2%), SMTC (2.2%), NVDA (2.1%), MTSI (2.0%).
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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1.9%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
1.1%
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