FCF Yield
Higher than 9% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 23h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileBLK
2.1%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
BlackRock’s free cash flow (FCF) yield of 2.1% means that for every $100 you invest in the stock, the company generates about $2.10 in cash that is available to distribute to shareholders or reinvest—a measure of how cheaply the stock is priced relative to its cash generation.
This yield sits far below the Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing BlackRock in the 9th percentile among its peers, indicating the stock is much more expensive on a cash-flow basis than most competitors. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year decline of 8.7% and no change quarter over quarter. The combination of a low, flat FCF yield suggests limited immediate upside from cash-flow valuation, though it also signals no deterioration—pointing to a steady but unexciting risk profile. This low level and stable trend support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stock is not presenting a clear bargain or a warning from a free-cash-flow perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BLK?
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 BLK's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
BLK's FCF Yield of 2.1% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are BLK's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AXP (6.2%), AMP (6.2%), RJF (6.4%), AIG (6.9%), PNC (5.3%).
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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2.1%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How BLK's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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