APLDNEUTRAL

FCF Yield

-8.4%

Higher than 4% of Technology sector peers

Updated 249h ago

Sector Performance

4th percentile

APLD

-8.4%

Sector Median

2.7%

Sector Avg

-0.2%

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Deep Analysis

Applied Digital Corp.'s current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -8.4% means that for every dollar of its stock price, the company generated negative 8.4 cents in free cash flow over the past year — essentially, it is burning cash rather than producing cash for investors.

This sits well below the sector median of 3.0%, placing the stock at the 3rd percentile among technology peers, indicating that almost all competitors have a more favorable cash generation profile. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only a single historical value is available, no trend direction can be assessed for this metric. The combination of a deeply negative FCF yield with no observable trend signals elevated investment risk: the company is currently consuming cash while peers are generating positive yields, though the absence of historical data makes it impossible to judge whether this is improving or worsening. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a negative FCF yield of -8.4% typically warrants a bearish outlook rather than a balanced stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about APLD?

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 APLD's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

APLD's FCF Yield of -8.4% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.7%, placing it in the 4th percentile.

Who are APLD's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), NVDA (2.0%), MODN (2.0%), APP (1.7%).

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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APLD

-8.4%

Sector Median

2.7%

Sector Avg

-0.2%

How APLD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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