FICO FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FICO’s free cash flow yield is 3.3%, meaning the company generates about $3.30 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value.
Sector Performance
35th percentileFICO
3.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FICO’s free cash flow yield is 3.3%, meaning the company generates about $3.30 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value.
This sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing FICO in the 39th percentile among peers, so the stock offers less cash return than most of its sector. The metric is improving: it has risen from 2.6% to 3.0% to 3.3% across the most recent three readings, with a quarter-over-quarter increase of 10.0%; a year-over-year figure is not available. The combination of a below-median yield but a steadily increasing trend suggests the cash generation is improving, yet still lags the broader sector, which may limit upside but also reduce downside risk if the trend persists. This mostly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the improving free cash flow yield is a positive signal, but the below-median level prevents it from being a compelling buying reason alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FICO?
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 FICO'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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3.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How FICO's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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