AMD FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 28% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1977h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
AMD's current free cash flow yield of 0.9% means that for every $100 of its market value, the company generates roughly $0.90 in free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses—offering a modest cash return relative to its stock price.
Sector Performance
28th percentileAMD
0.9%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
Prior Period
0.8%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
AMD's current free cash flow yield of 0.9% means that for every $100 of its market value, the company generates roughly $0.90 in free cash flow—cash left after operating and capital expenses—offering a modest cash return relative to its stock price.
This yield is well below the sector median of 3.3%, placing AMD in the 12th percentile among Technology peers, indicating that most competitors offer higher cash returns for their valuation. The metric shows no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change (both reported as N/A), and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not available, providing no information on whether the yield is improving or deteriorating. A low yield with no trend data suggests that AMD may be priced richly compared to its cash generation, posing a valuation risk if free cash flow fails to grow. This metric directly contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, as a weak free cash flow yield typically signals limited margin of safety for investors seeking cash-based returns.
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 0.9% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 28th percentile.
Who are AMD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), ANSS (2.6%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%).
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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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0.9%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
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