STX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 1.6% measures the company's free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending — relative to its stock price, so for every $100 of market value, it generates $1.60 in such cash.
Sector Performance
21th percentileSTX
1.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
0.5%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 1.6% measures the company's free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending — relative to its stock price, so for every $100 of market value, it generates $1.60 in such cash.
This sits well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing STX at the 21st percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies offer a higher cash return. The trend is mostly not available: year-over-year change is N/A, and the last 8 quarters of data are also N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the metric jumped exactly +220.0% from 0.5% to 1.6%. The combination of a low absolute level with a sharp sequential gain implies that while cash generation has improved recently, the stock still trades at a valuation that demands better performance to match the sector. This low FCF yield contradicts expectations of attractive cash returns, and the improvement does not yet close the gap with peers. Therefore, the metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the stock’s cash yield remains weak relative to its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about STX?
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 STX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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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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1.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How STX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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