IQV FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 321h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The FCF yield of 5.0% means the company generates free cash flow (cash left after operating costs and capital investments) equal to 5.0% of its current market value.
Sector Performance
60th percentileIQV
5.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The FCF yield of 5.0% means the company generates free cash flow (cash left after operating costs and capital investments) equal to 5.0% of its current market value.
This is above the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 60th percentile among sector peers, so it yields more cash than most comparable companies. However, the metric is decreasing, with no year-over-year change reported and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -2.0%. The most recent historical values show a slide from 5.3% to 5.1% to 5.0%, confirming a downward trend over the last eight quarters. The combination of an above-median level but a falling trend suggests the yield advantage is eroding, creating moderate risk that the cash generation relative to valuation will weaken further. This aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the metric is not poor enough to warrant a negative view, nor strong enough to justify a positive one. It supports the neutral stance directly.
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: 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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5.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How IQV's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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