FCF Yield
Updated 80h ago
Sector Performance
18th percentileKLAC
1.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its stock price—think of it like the cash return on your investment.
At 1.2%, KLAC’s yield is well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 18th percentile among peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield improved by +9.1% (from 1.1% to 1.2%). A low yield combined with a small upward quarterly trend suggests the stock offers a weak return on cash relative to the sector, though the slight improvement could hint at better cash generation ahead. This combination implies elevated valuation risk for income-focused investors, as the cash return remains slim compared to alternatives. The metric contradicts the NEUTRAL verdict—it signals below-average value and does not support a balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KLAC?
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 KLAC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FMC (-12.9%), NCLH (-13.0%), XEL (-13.6%), SG (-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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1.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.7%
How KLAC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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