HCA FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
HCA's free cash flow (FCF) yield of 8.8% means that for every $1 of its stock price, the company generates roughly $0.088 in cash from operations after capital spending — a measure of the cash return an investor gets.
Sector Performance
82th percentileHCA
8.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
8.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
HCA's free cash flow (FCF) yield of 8.8% means that for every $1 of its stock price, the company generates roughly $0.088 in cash from operations after capital spending — a measure of the cash return an investor gets.
That figure sits well above the sector median of 4.1%, placing HCA at the 83rd percentile among its peers, so the cash generation is strong relative to others. The metric's trend is stable over the last eight quarters, with the year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 4.8%. A high FCF yield that remains steady suggests consistent cash flow with little pressure on valuation, which lowers near-term downside risk but also offers no signal of accelerating growth. This cash-yield strength supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it gives investors a solid reason to hold, yet the lack of positive momentum does not justify a bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about HCA?
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 HCA'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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8.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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