CSCO FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 64% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
Updated 269h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield shows the cash a company generates per dollar of its share price, so a 3.0% yield means CSCO produces about three cents of free cash flow for every dollar you’d pay for the stock.
Sector Performance
64th percentileCSCO
3.0%
Sector Median
1.3%
Sector Avg
2.3%
Prior Period
4.9%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield shows the cash a company generates per dollar of its share price, so a 3.0% yield means CSCO produces about three cents of free cash flow for every dollar you’d pay for the stock.
That figure sits above the sector median of 1.2%, placing CSCO at the 64th percentile among technology peers, so the yield is better than most companies in its space. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters show no historical pattern. With a level that beats the median but no directional information, the metric offers limited insight into whether the yield is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a decent but not exceptional yield and an unknown trend suggests moderate opportunity, but not a strong edge over peers. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the current valuation is fair relative to cash generation, yet lacks momentum to justify a more bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CSCO?
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 CSCO's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
CSCO's FCF Yield of 3.0% compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 1.3%, placing it in the 64th percentile.
Who are CSCO's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by FCF Yield include: KLAC (1.3%), LRCX (1.2%), HPE (1.0%), TXN (1.0%), MRVL (0.6%).
Learn More About FCF Yield
Understanding Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. In this post, we explore why it matters more than net income for long-term investors.
Free Cash Flow Yield: Why It Matters More Than Earnings Per Share
EPS is accounting. FCF is reality. Here's how to calculate free cash flow yield, why Warren Buffett prioritizes it, and how to use it to spot genuinely profitable companies.
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.
Master CSCO's Valuation
Get the complete institutional research report covering all fundamental and technical metrics.
View full CSCO research report →CSCO
3.0%
Sector Median
1.3%
Sector Avg
2.3%
How CSCO's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
Also Analyze
Not financial advice. Research tool only. Data may be delayed.