FOLD FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 18% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 1571h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
With a current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 0.7%, for each $100 you invest in Amicus Therapeutics you get back only $0.70 in annual cash profit after necessary expenses — a low return compared to many stocks.
Sector Performance
18th percentileFOLD
0.7%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-16.2%
Deep Analysis
With a current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 0.7%, for each $100 you invest in Amicus Therapeutics you get back only $0.70 in annual cash profit after necessary expenses — a low return compared to many stocks.
This yield ranks in the 26th percentile among healthcare peers, well below the sector median of 3.5%, meaning three out of four competitors offer a higher cash return. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, so no trend direction is available for the last eight quarters. The combination of a very low absolute FCF yield with no historical trend data offers no clear signal — it neither confirms an improvement nor a deterioration, leaving the risk/opportunity profile unclear. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median yield provides a cautionary data point, but the absence of trend prevents a stronger bearish or bullish call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FOLD?
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 FOLD's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
FOLD's FCF Yield of 0.7% compares to a Healthcare sector median of 3.4%, placing it in the 18th percentile.
Who are FOLD's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Healthcare peers by FCF Yield include: ABT (3.4%), CAH (3.3%), BIO (3.9%), A (2.8%), RVTY (4.2%).
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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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0.7%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-16.2%
How FOLD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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