MRNA FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A free cash flow yield of -8.2% means the company is burning cash rather than generating it relative to its market value, which is a red flag for investors seeking positive returns.
Sector Performance
10th percentileMRNA
-3.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
-8.2%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A free cash flow yield of -8.2% means the company is burning cash rather than generating it relative to its market value, which is a red flag for investors seeking positive returns.
This sits far below the sector median of 4.2%, and at the 6th percentile among peers, meaning nearly all comparable companies produce a better cash yield. The metric is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year drop of -20.6% and a quarter-over-quarter rise of +4.7%—the recent quarter's improvement does not reverse the longer downtrend. Combining a deeply negative level with a persistent decline points to elevated financial risk, as cash generation is worsening while valuation expectations remain questionable. This directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the negative and falling free cash flow yield contradicts any case for aggressive investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MRNA?
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 MRNA'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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-3.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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