ONTO FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual free cash a company generates relative to its market value, so ONTO’s 2.3% means it returns about $2.30 per $100 of equity value in cash each year.
Sector Performance
28th percentileONTO
2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
2.5%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual free cash a company generates relative to its market value, so ONTO’s 2.3% means it returns about $2.30 per $100 of equity value in cash each year.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing ONTO in the 28th percentile among peers. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year rise of 21.1% despite a quarter-over-quarter dip of 8.0%. The combination of a low level with an upward trend suggests the stock is not a cash-flow bargain today, but its improving generation may reduce downside risk if the trend holds. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the yield is weak relative to peers, yet the positive trajectory keeps the stock from being a clear negative on this metric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ONTO?
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 ONTO's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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2.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How ONTO's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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