MDT FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures a company’s free cash flow per share divided by its stock price, showing how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the price paid.
Sector Performance
55th percentileMDT
4.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.1%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures a company’s free cash flow per share divided by its stock price, showing how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the price paid.
At 4.6%, MDT’s yield is above the sector median of 4.2%, putting it in the 56th percentile among peers. The metric is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with year-over-year change not available and quarter-over-quarter change of -9.8%. This combination — a yield above the median but trending down — implies moderate cash generation with a caution flag on recent momentum. The level alone is mildly positive, but the declining trend adds risk of lower future cash returns. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it does not signal a clear bargain, yet it also does not indicate a pressing problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MDT?
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 MDT'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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4.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How MDT's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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