FCF Yield
Higher than 12% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
12th percentileARM
0.4%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
Deep Analysis
Arm Holdings’ current Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 0.4% means the company generates only $0.40 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market capitalization, a measure of how much cash profit is available to investors relative to the stock price.
This yield sits far below the technology sector median of 3.4%, placing the stock in the 5th percentile among sector peers — indicating that ARM converts equity value into cash at a much lower rate than nearly all comparable companies. No trend data is available because the metric shows a year-over-year change of N/A and a quarter-over-quarter change of N/A, with only a single historical value of 0.4% reported for the last eight quarters. The combination of a very low FCF yield and the absence of any trend information makes it impossible to judge improvement or deterioration, leaving investors with only the snapshot of weak cash-generation capacity. This low yield suggests a higher investment risk, as the stock’s valuation is not backed by strong cash returns, and limited opportunity for income-focused investors. The metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the 0.4% yield is too weak to warrant a bullish view but, without trend data, does not trigger a clear bearish signal either.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ARM?
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 ARM's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ARM's FCF Yield of 0.4% compares to a Technology sector median of 3.2%, placing it in the 12th percentile.
Who are ARM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: AVGO (1.5%), DDOG (1.4%), SMTC (1.2%), SHOP (1.0%), MRVL (0.9%).
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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0.4%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
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