FCF Yield

The current FCF Yield of 0.4% means that for every $100 of stock price, Cohu generates only $0.40 in free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital investments—indicating a very low return relative to its share price.

Compared to the Technology sector median of 3.2%, Cohu’s yield places it in the 12th percentile among its peers, meaning the vast majority of sector companies offer a higher cash return to investors. The metric shows no year-over-year change data, but quarter-over-quarter it dropped by 60.0%, from 1.0% to 0.4%—a sharp decline in just three months. The combination of an extremely low FCF yield (well below the sector median) and a steep quarterly deterioration suggests elevated risk, as the company’s ability to generate cash relative to its market value is both weak and worsening. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low yield and negative trend do not signal a strong buying opportunity, nor do they justify a bearish stance given the limited historical data.

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