FCF Yield
Higher than 79% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 48h ago
Sector Performance
79th percentileAPTV
9.1%
Sector Median
5.2%
Sector Avg
-2.0%
Deep Analysis
Aptiv's current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 9.1% means that for every $100 of its market value, the company generates $9.10 in cash after expenses—a measure of how cheaply the market prices its cash-generating ability.
This yield stands well above the consumer cyclical sector median of 5.3%, placing Aptiv in the 79th percentile among its peers, indicating it offers a higher cash return than most comparable companies. The metric has been completely stable over the past eight quarters, with year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes both at +0.0%, and every quarterly value identical at 9.1%. While the high level suggests Aptiv is attractively priced relative to its cash flow, the flat trend implies no recent improvement or deterioration in that valuation. This combination of a strong but unchanging yield reduces the likelihood of a near-term valuation surprise, pointing to a moderate risk profile. The stable, above-median FCF yield supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it aligns with a holding stance rather than a clear buy (which would require a rising yield) or a sell (which would require a falling one).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about APTV?
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 APTV's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
APTV's FCF Yield of 9.1% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 5.2%, placing it in the 79th percentile.
Who are APTV's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by FCF Yield include: JD (1.7%), SHAK (1.7%), RCL (1.6%), WING (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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9.1%
Sector Median
5.2%
Sector Avg
-2.0%
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