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MSTR FCF Yield Analysis

-47.7%

Updated 131h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A free cash flow yield of -50.6% means the company’s free cash flow (cash left after operating costs and investments) is negative and equal to about half its market value, so it is burning cash rather than generating returns for shareholders.

Sector Performance

1th percentile

MSTR

-47.7%

Sector Median

4.2%

Sector Avg

9.3%

Prior Period

-50.6%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This sits far below the sector median of 4.2% and lands in the 1th percentile among sector peers, meaning nearly all comparable companies produce better cash flow relative to their valuations. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters: it improved from -65.7% to -58.8% to

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about MSTR?

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 MSTR's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest peers by FCF Yield include: BABA (-16.5%), RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%).

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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.