DHR FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 3.5% means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates about $3.50 in annual free cash flow — a measure of cash available after operating and capital expenses.
Sector Performance
41th percentileDHR
3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 3.5% means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates about $3.50 in annual free cash flow — a measure of cash available after operating and capital expenses.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing DHR in the 42nd percentile among peer companies. The metric is decreasing, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -5.4% and no year-over-year change available; the sequence of 3.5%, 3.7%, 3.9%, 3.7% (most recent first) confirms a downward drift over the last eight quarters. A yield below the sector median and trending lower suggests a combination of modest cash generation relative to valuation, with the trend pointing to rising risk or reduced opportunity. This level and trend support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stock is neither clearly undervalued nor showing deteriorating cash flow strength beyond what the market may already expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DHR?
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 DHR'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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3.5%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How DHR's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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