RGTI FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 3% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1070h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
An FCF yield of -1.3% means the company’s free cash flow—cash left after operating costs and capital spending—is negative relative to its market value, implying it is burning cash rather than generating surplus.
Sector Performance
3th percentileRGTI
-1.5%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.8%
Prior Period
-1.3%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
An FCF yield of -1.3% means the company’s free cash flow—cash left after operating costs and capital spending—is negative relative to its market value, implying it is burning cash rather than generating surplus.
That sits well below the sector median of 2.4%, placing Rigetti in the 5th percentile among peers, so most technology companies produce far better cash returns. The metric is increasing over the observed window, with a quarter-over-quarter change of +18.8% (from -1.6% to -1.3% most recently), while the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a negative absolute level and a rising trend shows the cash burn is easing, which reduces near-term distress risk but still leaves the company unprofitable at the cash-flow level. This makes the stock speculative: improvement is a positive signal, but the low percentile rank means no margin of safety versus sector norms. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a negative FCF yield with a slow recovery does not justify a more constructive stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about RGTI?
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 RGTI's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
RGTI's FCF Yield of -1.5% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 3th percentile.
Who are RGTI's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), ANSS (2.6%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%).
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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.
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-1.5%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
3.8%
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