BIDU FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 107h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF yield measures free cash flow (cash generated after capital spending) as a percentage of the company’s market value; at -46.2%, BIDU is burning cash equal to nearly half its market value rather than generating positive cash return.
Sector Performance
1th percentileBIDU
-52.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
-46.2%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield measures free cash flow (cash generated after capital spending) as a percentage of the company’s market value; at -46.2%, BIDU is burning cash equal to nearly half its market value rather than generating positive cash return.
This is far below the sector median of 4.2%, and the 1th percentile rank means nearly all sector peers have a stronger FCF yield. The trend direction for the last 8 quarters is N/A, the year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -6.7%, reflecting a worsening from -43.3% to -46.2% in the most recent period. A deeply negative FCF yield combined with a deteriorating quarterly trend points to elevated cash burn and higher investment risk, while offering no current cash-flow-based upside. This metric directly supports the CAUTIOUS verdict on BIDU.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BIDU?
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.
Who are BIDU's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BABA (-16.5%), RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%).
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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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-52.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How BIDU's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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