PTC FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 77% of Technology sector peers
Updated 125h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 5.4% FCF yield means PTC generates $5.40 of free cash flow for every $100 of its share price, with free cash flow being the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
77th percentilePTC
5.0%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
Prior Period
5.2%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 5.4% FCF yield means PTC generates $5.40 of free cash flow for every $100 of its share price, with free cash flow being the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
That is more than double the 2.4% sector median, placing the stock in the 78th percentile among technology peers. The metric is decreasing over the last eight quarters; it fell 8.5% year-over-year but rose 3.8% quarter-over-quarter. The combination of a high yield with a declining trend signals that cash returns are still attractive relative to peers, but the erosion may indicate weakening cash generation or a rising valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about PTC?
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 PTC's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
PTC's FCF Yield of 5.0% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 77th percentile.
Who are PTC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: ANSS (2.6%), AFRM (2.7%), APH (2.7%), ASML (3.0%), AMAT (3.1%).
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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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5.0%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.9%
How PTC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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