GILD FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per share relative to its share price, so 5.5% means for every $100 invested, GILD produces $5.50 in annual free cash flow.
Sector Performance
62th percentileGILD
5.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates per share relative to its share price, so 5.5% means for every $100 invested, GILD produces $5.50 in annual free cash flow.
That sits above the sector median of 4.1%, placing GILD in the 65th percentile among peers, so the stock is on the higher end of sector cash generation. Trend data is largely unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -3.5%, showing a slight recent pullback from 5.7% to 5.5%. The combination of an above-median yield with a modest quarterly decline suggests the cash return is still attractive relative to peers, but momentum has cooled slightly, which adds mild caution. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the yield is favorable versus the sector, yet the recent dip and lack of longer-term trend data prevent a more positive or negative call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about GILD?
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 GILD'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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5.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How GILD's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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