CTSH FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 921h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 12.1% means that for every dollar you invest in CTSH, the company generates roughly 12.1 cents in free cash flow per year — a measure of cash return after accounting for capital spending.
Sector Performance
90th percentileCTSH
12.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
12.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 12.1% means that for every dollar you invest in CTSH, the company generates roughly 12.1 cents in free cash flow per year — a measure of cash return after accounting for capital spending.
This yield places CTSH well above its sector peers: the sector median is 4.1%, and the stock sits in the 90th percentile among those peers. Over the last eight quarters, the trend has been stable, though the quarter-over-quarter change shows a slight decline of -1.6% (from 12.3% to 12.1%); year-over-year data is not available. The combination of a high absolute yield with a stable but mildly declining near-term trend suggests that CTSH currently offers strong cash-generation relative to peers, but investors should watch for further erosion that could reduce that advantage. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high percentile rank is a positive, but the recent slight dip and stable longer-term picture do not justify a bullish or bearish shift, aligning with a neutral stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about CTSH?
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 CTSH'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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12.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How CTSH's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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