FCF Yield
Higher than 75% of Technology sector peers
Updated 319h ago
Sector Performance
75th percentilePTC
6.0%
Sector Median
2.7%
Sector Avg
-0.2%
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 6.0% means that for every $100 invested in PTC, the company generated $6 in free cash flow over the past year — a measure of how much cash the business produces relative to its stock price.
This is well above the sector median of 2.7%, placing PTC in the 72nd percentile among its technology peers, indicating stronger-than-average cash generation. Over the last eight quarters the trend has been increasing, though the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -7.7% (from 6.5% to 6.0%); year-over-year data is not available for comparison. The combination of a high FCF Yield relative to peers with a recent quarterly drop implies lower valuation risk than the sector overall, but the downward move suggests slowing cash generation that investors should monitor. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong yield level is positive, but the recent contraction prevents a more bullish view.
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 6.0% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.7%, placing it in the 75th percentile.
Who are PTC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: AMBA (2.1%), NVDA (2.0%), MODN (2.0%), APP (1.7%), AVGO (1.5%).
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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6.0%
Sector Median
2.7%
Sector Avg
-0.2%
How PTC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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