DIOD FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 2.9% means that for every $100 of the company’s market value, it generates $2.90 in annual free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
Sector Performance
38th percentileDIOD
3.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
2.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 2.9% means that for every $100 of the company’s market value, it generates $2.90 in annual free cash flow—the cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
This is below the sector median of 4.1%, placing DIOD at the 34th percentile among its sector peers, so most comparable companies offer a higher cash return. The trend is decreasing: the metric fell 6.5% year over year, though it rose 3.6% quarter over quarter. With a level below the sector norm and a multi-quarter downward slide, the risk is that cash generation per share is weakening relative to valuation, offering less margin of safety. This combination suggests limited upside from the cash-flow angle, but the recent quarterly uptick keeps the situation from looking clearly distressed. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it neither makes the stock a compelling value nor signals a reason to avoid it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DIOD?
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 DIOD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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3.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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