ASML FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 62% of Technology sector peers
Updated 2555h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow (FCF) yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its stock price; ASML’s FCF yield of 3.0% means that for every $100 invested, the company produced $3.00 in free cash over the past year.
Sector Performance
62th percentileASML
3.0%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow (FCF) yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its stock price; ASML’s FCF yield of 3.0% means that for every $100 invested, the company produced $3.00 in free cash over the past year.
This sits slightly below the technology sector median of 3.3%, placing ASML in the 46th percentile among its peers—essentially in line with the middle of the pack. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 3.0% have been reported. With no trend to assess, the level alone suggests neither a clear cash-flow advantage nor a disadvantage versus the sector. The near-median yield and lack of trend offer a balanced risk profile: ASML is neither undervalued on a cash basis nor expensive relative to peers. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the FCF yield provides no compelling reason to lean bullish or bearish beyond the sector average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ASML?
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 ASML's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
ASML's FCF Yield of 3.0% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 62th percentile.
Who are ASML's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%), MSFT (1.9%).
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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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3.0%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
How ASML's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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