FCF Yield
Updated 222h ago
Sector Performance
44th percentileIEX
3.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
With a current FCF Yield of 3.8%, IEX generates free cash flow equal to 3.8% of its market value — a measure that helps investors gauge how much cash the company returns relative to its stock price.
This yield sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing IEX in the 44th percentile among its sector peers, meaning about 56% of peers offer a higher yield. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +2.7% improvement from the prior quarter’s 3.7%. The combination of a yield below the median with a small positive quarterly uptick suggests limited valuation pressure but no clear catalyst for a re-rating, implying moderate risk relative to peers. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the FCF Yield is slightly weak versus the sector, while the recent improvement offers no decisive bullish or bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about IEX?
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 IEX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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3.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How IEX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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