FCF Yield
Higher than 50% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
Updated 480h ago
Sector Performance
50th percentileMSFT
2.5%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
2.2%
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 2.5% means that for every $100 of Microsoft’s stock price, the company generates $2.50 in free cash flow – the cash left after operating and capital expenses.
This yield places Microsoft at the 0th percentile among its technology sector peers, meaning it is the lowest in the group, while the sector median is exactly 2.5%. Over the past eight quarters, the metric has been increasing, with a year-over-year rise of 31.6% and a quarter-over-quarter improvement of 8.7%. While the absolute yield is low relative to peers, the upward trend shows that Microsoft’s cash generation is accelerating relative to its stock price, reducing valuation risk for investors. This combination of a low starting point and a strong rising trend points to a potential opportunity if the improvement continues. The metric supports the overall BULLISH verdict, as a growing FCF yield typically signals improving financial
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 2.5% compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 50th percentile.
Who are MSFT's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by FCF Yield include: CSCO (3.0%), LRCX (1.1%).
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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MSFT
2.5%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
2.2%
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