BAX FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 35% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 125h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF yield of 2.3% means Baxter generates free cash flow equal to 2.3% of its market value, a lower cash return for investors.
Sector Performance
35th percentileBAX
2.4%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-16.2%
Prior Period
2.3%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield of 2.3% means Baxter generates free cash flow equal to 2.3% of its market value, a lower cash return for investors.
This sits below the healthcare sector median of 3.4%, placing Baxter at the 29th percentile among peers. The metric is decreasing over the last 8 quarters; year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -4.2%. With a level below the median and a downward trend, the stock offers less cash-based return than most peers while that return is eroding. That combination points to higher investment risk and limited near-term opportunity from free cash flow. This directly supports the overall cautious verdict on the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BAX?
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 BAX's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
BAX's FCF Yield of 2.4% compares to a Healthcare sector median of 3.4%, placing it in the 35th percentile.
Who are BAX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Healthcare peers by FCF Yield include: ABT (3.4%), CAH (3.3%), BIO (3.9%), A (2.8%), RVTY (4.2%).
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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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2.4%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-16.2%
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