FCF Yield
Higher than 39% of Technology sector peers
Updated 70h ago
Sector Performance
39th percentileDIOD
2.6%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow (FCF) yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its stock price, so a 2.6% yield means Diodes returns $0.026 in free cash for every $1 of market value — lower than the sector median of 3.1%, placing it at the 40th percentile among technology peers.
Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield dropped 56.7% from 6.0% to 2.6%, indicating a sharp decline in free cash flow relative to market price. With a below-median yield and a substantial QoQ contraction, the combination suggests near-term pressure on cash generation that could raise risk for investors expecting consistent returns. Despite this, the overall verdict on the stock is BULLISH, and the metric does not directly support that view — the low and falling FCF yield instead introduces a cautionary note that may warrant further investigation.
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.
How does DIOD's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
DIOD's FCF Yield of 2.6% compares to a Technology sector median of 3.2%, placing it in the 39th percentile.
Who are DIOD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: DDOG (1.4%), SMTC (1.2%), SHOP (1.0%), MRVL (0.9%), AMD (0.9%).
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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2.6%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
How DIOD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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