KEYS FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its market value — the 2.3% figure means KEYS returns $2.30 in free cash for every $100 of stock price.
Sector Performance
28th percentileKEYS
2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
Prior Period
2.2%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its market value — the 2.3% figure means KEYS returns $2.30 in free cash for every $100 of stock price.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing KEYS in the 28th percentile among its peers, indicating lower cash generation efficiency than most. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +4.5% improvement from 2.2% to 2.3% based on the two most recent values. The combination of a low absolute yield with a slight upward quarterly tick suggests limited immediate opportunity, though the trend is mildly positive rather than worsening. This mixed picture — weak relative standing but a small recent gain — aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strongly supports a bullish nor a bearish case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KEYS?
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 KEYS's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BBWI (21.0%), COF (21.2%), CMCSA (21.5%), CHTR (21.6%), STT (21.6%).
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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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2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.2%
How KEYS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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