FCF Yield
Higher than 18% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 25h ago
Sector Performance
18th percentileLLY
0.6%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-13.0%
Deep Analysis
Eli Lilly’s free cash flow yield of 0.6% means the company generates only 0.6 cents in free cash for every dollar of its current stock price — a low return compared to the Healthcare sector median of 3.4%.
The stock sits in the 18th percentile among sector peers, indicating most competitors offer a higher cash return per share price. Trend data is unavailable because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both labeled N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.6% are provided for the last eight quarters. The combination of a very low yield with no trend information leaves both the risk and opportunity unclear — investors cannot assess whether cash generation is improving or deteriorating. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the deficient yield alone is not enough to tilt the stock negative, but it also offers no positive signal to support an upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about LLY?
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.
How does LLY's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
LLY's FCF Yield of 0.6% compares to a Healthcare sector median of 3.4%, placing it in the 18th percentile.
Who are LLY's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Healthcare peers by FCF Yield include: ABT (3.4%), CAH (3.4%), AZN (3.0%), BAX (2.9%), A (2.8%).
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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0.6%
Sector Median
3.4%
Sector Avg
-13.0%
How LLY's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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