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ROP FCF Yield Analysis

6.2%

Higher than 94% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

FCF Yield is free cash flow divided by market value, so at 6.2%, Roper generates $0.062 of cash from operations per $1 of its stock price.

Sector Performance

94th percentile

ROP

6.2%

Sector Median

1.6%

Sector Avg

-36.5%

Prior Period

6.6%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

FCF Yield is free cash flow divided by market value, so at 6.2%, Roper generates $0.062 of cash from operations per $1 of its stock price.

That places it well above the Industrials sector median of 1.6%, ranking in the 94th percentile among sector peers. The trend, however, is decreasing: year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric fell 6.1%, and the last three readings show 6.8%, 6.6%, then 6.2%. A high but falling FCF Yield suggests the company still converts a strong amount of cash relative to its valuation, yet the downward path could mean either rising share price or weakening cash generation. For an investor, the combination of a top-tier level with a persistent decline points to a narrowing cash-return advantage rather than an immediate red flag, but it warrants monitoring. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the strong absolute level is offset by the deteriorating trend, leaving no clear bullish or bearish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about ROP?

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 ROP's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

ROP's FCF Yield of 6.2% compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.6%, placing it in the 94th percentile.

Who are ROP's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Industrials peers by FCF Yield include: PWR (1.7%), MMM (1.5%), AXON (0.2%), BE (0.1%), LILM (0.0%).

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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.