META FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 100% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 681h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF yield is free cash flow divided by market value, showing how much cash a company generates relative to its stock price.
Sector Performance
100th percentileMETA
3.1%
Sector Median
2.4%
Sector Avg
1.8%
Prior Period
2.8%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield is free cash flow divided by market value, showing how much cash a company generates relative to its stock price.
At 3.1%, META produces $3.10 of free cash for every $100 of equity value. That is above the sector median of 2.4%, placing META in the 67th percentile among Communication Services peers. The trend is increasing: the quarter-over-quarter change is +10.7%, moving from 2.8% to 3.1%, while the year-over-year change is not available. A rising yield above the sector median implies stronger cash generation per dollar of valuation, which reduces downside risk and points to upside potential. This metric directly supports the overall BULLISH verdict on META.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about META?
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 META's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
META's FCF Yield of 3.1% compares to a Communication Services sector median of 2.4%, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are META's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Communication Services peers by FCF Yield include: GOOGL (1.8%), NFLX (3.0%), TWTR (-0.6%).
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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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META
3.1%
Sector Median
2.4%
Sector Avg
1.8%
How META's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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