FCF Yield
Updated 174h ago
Sector Performance
69th percentileIQV
5.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
With a current free cash flow yield of 5.9%, this metric shows the annual free cash flow per share relative to the stock price—meaning an investor would earn about 5.9% of their investment back in cash each year if free cash flow stays constant.
That yield sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing IQV in the 69th percentile among its industry peers. While the eight-quarter trend direction is increasing, the year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is a drop of -18.1% from 7.2% to 5.9%. The level is above average, which generally signals better value, but the recent decline suggests the improvement may be stalling, creating a mixed picture for risk versus opportunity. This combination of a solid current yield with a recent contraction aligns with an overall NEUTRAL verdict—the metric is not clearly positive or negative after accounting for the quarter’s reversal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about IQV?
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 IQV'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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5.9%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How IQV's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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