FCF Yield
Updated 126h ago
Sector Performance
12th percentileEQIX
-0.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
EQIX’s current free cash flow (FCF) yield of -0.4% means the company generated negative free cash flow relative to its share price – in plain terms, it spent more cash than it brought in over the period.
This figure sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, landing in the 12th percentile among peers, indicating that most sector rivals produce a positive cash return for investors. Trend data is unavailable because only one historical value exists; there are no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes to evaluate. The combination of a deeply negative yield and no observable trend points to a risk that EQIX is consuming cash rather than generating it, but without directional information the long-term trajectory cannot be assessed. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a single weak cash-flow snapshot does not override the broader neutral view, but it does highlight a notable cash-flow headwind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about EQIX?
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 EQIX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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-0.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How EQIX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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