FDSNEUTRAL

FCF Yield

7.0%

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

76th percentile

FDS

7.0%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.7%

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Deep Analysis

The current FCF Yield of 7.0% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates $7.00 in free cash flow — the cash left after operating and capital expenses — which investors sometimes use to gauge cash return potential.

This yield sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the stock in the 76th percentile among its peers, indicating a relatively stronger cash generation versus most companies in its industry. Year-over-year change is not available, but the metric jumped 59.1% quarter-over-quarter from the prior quarter’s 4.4% to the current 7.0%, though only two data points exist. The combination of a high absolute yield with a sharp recent increase suggests improved cash flow efficiency, but the lack of a longer trend makes it unclear whether this is sustainable or a one‑off event. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong yield and peer ranking are positive, but the limited trend data offers no confirmation of durability, leaving the risk‑reward balanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FDS?

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 FDS's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-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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FDS

7.0%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

7.7%

How FDS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.

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