IEX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 3.7% measures the free cash flow a company generates per share relative to its stock price, giving investors an idea of the cash return they could receive.
Sector Performance
42th percentileIEX
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.7%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 3.7% measures the free cash flow a company generates per share relative to its stock price, giving investors an idea of the cash return they could receive.
This yield sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing IEX in the 43rd percentile among its sector peers, meaning over half of peers offer a higher yield. The trend over the last eight quarters is stable, though the quarter-over-quarter change was -2.6% (the year-over-year change is not available). With a level below the sector median and a slight recent decline, the combination suggests limited immediate risk but no clear opportunity for outsized cash returns. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median yield and stable trend align with a neutral assessment—neither strongly positive nor negative.
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: 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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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How IEX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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