MCK FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF yield of 5.4% means the company generates $5.40 of free cash flow for every $100 of its stock market value, giving investors a rough cash return on ownership.
Sector Performance
61th percentileMCK
5.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.2%(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF yield of 5.4% means the company generates $5.40 of free cash flow for every $100 of its stock market value, giving investors a rough cash return on ownership.
This sits above the sector median of 4.2%, placing the company at the 64th percentile among its peers. The metric has been decreasing over the last 8 quarters, though the year-over-year change is not available and the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.9%. Recent values show the yield at 5.4% now, 5.3% previously, and 5.7% two quarters ago. A yield above the median offers some buffer for investors, but the downward trend over time hints at weakening cash generation or rising valuation, a mix that carries moderate risk. This combination neither strongly favors nor rejects the stock, aligning with the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the level is decent while the trajectory is inconsistent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MCK?
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 MCK'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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5.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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