RGTI FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 4% of Technology sector peers
Updated 49h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -1.5% means that for every $100 of market value, Rigetti generates negative $1.50 of free cash flow—cash left after expenses and investments—indicating the company is burning cash rather than producing surplus.
Sector Performance
4th percentileRGTI
-1.5%
Sector Median
2.5%
Sector Avg
0.8%
Deep Analysis
A Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of -1.5% means that for every $100 of market value, Rigetti generates negative $1.50 of free cash flow—cash left after expenses and investments—indicating the company is burning cash rather than producing surplus.
This places it well below the technology sector median of 2.5%, and at the 4th percentile among peers, meaning 96% of sector companies have a higher (more attractive) FCF Yield. Because the metric has only a single historical value, the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and 8-quarter trend are all listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a deeply negative yield with no trend data signals that Rigetti currently lacks the financial efficiency to generate positive cash returns for investors, which increases the risk of relying on external funding. This metric directly contradicts any bullish thesis and strongly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a negative FCF Yield is a clear red flag for a company’s ability to sustain operations without diluting shareholders.
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 4th percentile.
Who are RGTI's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: APH (2.7%), ASML (3.0%), AMAT (3.1%), ASAN (3.6%), ADI (3.7%).
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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
0.8%
How RGTI's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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