BMY FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, so at 9.7%, an investor receives $9.70 in cash flow per $100 of share price.
Sector Performance
85th percentileBMY
9.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
9.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, so at 9.7%, an investor receives $9.70 in cash flow per $100 of share price.
This is well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing BMY in the 85th percentile among peers. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent historical values showing 9.7%, 9.6%, 10.3%, and 10.9% (most recent first); year-over-year change is not available, though quarter-over-quarter it rose by 1.0%. A high yield with a longer-term downward trend suggests the cash return is still generous but may be eroding, which can signal rising share price or weakening cash generation. For investment risk, the elevated level offers some buffer, but the declining path lowers the margin of safety over time. This metric supports the overall cautious verdict because the direction contradicts the strong level, pointing to possible degradation ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BMY?
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 BMY's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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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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9.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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