MSFT FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 38% of Technology sector peers
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The FCF yield is the annual free cash flow a company produces divided by its market value, so 1.8% means Microsoft generates $1.80 in free cash flow for every $100 of its share price.
Sector Performance
38th percentileMSFT
1.9%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
Prior Period
1.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The FCF yield is the annual free cash flow a company produces divided by its market value, so 1.8% means Microsoft generates $1.80 in free cash flow for every $100 of its share price.
This sits below the technology sector's median of 2.4%, placing Microsoft in the 38th percentile among sector peers, meaning most peers offer a higher cash return. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -5.3%, with historical values showing a drop from 1.9% to 1.8%. A sub-median yield that is falling suggests weaker cash generation relative to price, raising the risk that the stock's valuation is not backed by proportionally increasing free cash flow. Given the overall verdict is bullish, this metric contradicts that stance. It does not support the case for buying based on cash yield, though other factors may justify the bullish view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MSFT?
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 MSFT's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
MSFT's FCF Yield of 1.9% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 38th percentile.
Who are MSFT's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), ANSS (2.6%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%).
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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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1.9%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
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