KEYS FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates after expenses relative to its market value, so KEYS' 2.3% return is the cash profit you'd get per dollar of stock price.
Sector Performance
27th percentileKEYS
2.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
2.2%(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates after expenses relative to its market value, so KEYS' 2.3% return is the cash profit you'd get per dollar of stock price.
That figure sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company at the 28th percentile among peers, meaning most comparable firms offer better cash returns. For trend, the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter move shows a +4.5% improvement from the prior reading of 2.2%. Because the yield is low relative to the sector yet improving modestly, there is limited current cash-generating opportunity, but the recent uptick hints at a mild upside rather than a worsening risk. This level and trend support the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the sub-median yield justifies caution, while the quarterly gain prevents a bearish call.
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.
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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
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How KEYS's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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