FCF Yield
Updated 174h ago
Sector Performance
73th percentileSLB
6.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield measures the cash a company generates from operations minus capital spending, divided by its stock price — a 6.4% yield means SLB produces $6.40 in free cash for every $100 of market value.
This yield stands well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing SLB in the 74th percentile among peers. However, the trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -1.5% (year-over-year change is not available). While the current level indicates above-average cash generation relative to price, the consistent decline suggests the yield advantage may be narrowing, introducing moderate risk that cash flow growth is not keeping pace with valuation. This combination of a high but falling yield neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the metric offers a positive level but a negative trajectory, aligning with a balanced assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SLB?
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.
Who are SLB's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
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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6.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How SLB's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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