HDB FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
An FCF yield of 870.0% means the company generates free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—equal to 8.7 times its market value, an unusually high return for investors.
Sector Performance
100th percentileHDB
895.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
870.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
An FCF yield of 870.0% means the company generates free cash flow—cash left after operating expenses and capital spending—equal to 8.7 times its market value, an unusually high return for investors.
Compared to the sector median of 4.2%, HDB sits at the 100th percentile, meaning it outpaces every peer on this measure. The metric is directionally increasing over the last 8 quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter gain of +2.5% (from 848.9% to 870.0%), though the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of an extreme level and upward trend suggests either exceptional cash generation or a depressed market price, creating potential upside but also heightening sensitivity to any deterioration in that cash flow. This level and trend contradict the NEUTRAL verdict by pointing to a possible undervaluation opportunity, yet the outlier magnitude may reflect a one-time effect rather than a sustainable baseline. On balance, the metric does not support NEUTRAL—it leans positive—but the single-metric signal is insufficient to override the overall rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about HDB?
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 HDB's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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895.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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