FCF Yield
Higher than 20% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 1584h ago
Sector Performance
20th percentileAMZN
0.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
-6.4%
Deep Analysis
Amazon’s current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 0.3% means that for every $100 of its market value, the company generates only 30 cents of free cash flow — cash left after operating and capital expenses.
This is well below the sector median of 4.8%, placing Amazon in the 19th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, indicating weaker cash generation relative to market price. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.3% are provided. A low FCF yield combined with no clear trend suggests that the stock offers limited cash return relative to its valuation, which can imply higher risk for investors seeking income or cash-backed value. This metric directly contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, as a 0.3% yield far below the sector norm points to an expensive stock rather than a value opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about AMZN?
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 AMZN's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
AMZN's FCF Yield of 0.3% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 20th percentile.
Who are AMZN's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: BOOT (2.4%), SHAK (2.3%), ONON (2.1%), RCL (1.5%), TM (1.4%).
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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0.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
-6.4%
How AMZN's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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