SMTC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 1.4% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates $1.40 in free cash flow — cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
Sector Performance
20th percentileSMTC
1.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
1.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 1.4% means that for every $100 of stock price, the company generates $1.40 in free cash flow — cash left after operating expenses and capital investments.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, putting SMTC in the 21st percentile among peers. While the 8-quarter trend is increasing, the most recent change is a quarter-over-quarter decline of -6.7%, from 1.5% to 1.4%; the year-over-year change is not available. This combination of a low yield with a recent dip suggests improving cash generation over time, but still leaves the company at a competitive disadvantage to most sector peers. For investors, the low absolute level implies limited cash return relative to price, while the recent quarterly drop adds near-term uncertainty. This metric contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict only in direction — the increasing trend is positive — but the low level and recent decline support caution overall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SMTC?
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 SMTC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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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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1.4%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
How SMTC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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