CRM FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 87% of Technology sector peers
Updated 944h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the cash a company generates from operations minus capital spending relative to its market value, with 6.8% meaning Salesforce produces $6.80 in free cash for every $100 of equity.
Sector Performance
87th percentileCRM
6.8%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.8%
Prior Period
8.6%(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the cash a company generates from operations minus capital spending relative to its market value, with 6.8% meaning Salesforce produces $6.80 in free cash for every $100 of equity.
That level sits well above the technology sector median of 2.5%, placing the company in the 87th percentile among peers. The trend, however, is decreasing: the yield has moved from 8.9% to 8.6% and then to 6.8% over the most recent three reported readings, with a -20.9% quarter-over-quarter drop. Since the prior-year value is unavailable, the latest decline stands as the clearest directional signal. A high but falling FCF
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CRM?
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 CRM's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
CRM's FCF Yield of 6.8% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 87th percentile.
Who are CRM's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%), MSFT (1.9%).
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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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6.8%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.8%
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